Dentist: Dillwyn Correctional Center #00073

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) operates a Dentist Office Practice within a correctional facility and participates in the VADOC Mobile Dental Team that travels to other facilities and field units in the base region.

The role includes providing routine and emergency dental care to adult inmates with support from Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, supervising staff, and developing comprehensive treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.) from ADA-approved school or substantially equivalent education
• Licensed to practice Dentistry in Virginia
• Controlled Substances Certificate from the DEA
• Ability to diagnose and treat oral health issues and inform patients on preventative care
• Ability to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as part of Mobile Dental Unit
• Ability to diagnose conditions using radiography and computer-generated imaging
• Experience with restoration and replacement of teeth damaged by decay, trauma, or disease
• Working knowledge of general dentistry
• Clear oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency dental care to adult inmates with assistance from staff
• Supervise Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists
• Perform routine dental treatments including exams, x-rays, fillings and extractions
• Diagnose and develop treatment plans for patients
• Provide full range of dental care and education including prevention and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity
• Potentially assign to other duties or locations as needed to meet departmental needs

Job description

Title: Dentist: Dillwyn Correctional Center #00073

State Role Title:Dentist I

Hiring Range: $159,908 - $222,588

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Dillwyn Correctional Center

Agency Website: https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus or up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires

A Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Dentist operates a Dentist Office Practice within a correctional facility and will be a member of the VADOC Mobile Dental Team, a unit that travels to other facilities and field units in the geographical area of the Dentist’s base facility.

Primary duties include providing routine and emergency dental care to adult inmates with assistance from Dental Assistant(s) and Dental Hygienist(s).

The Dentist supervises Dental Assistant(s) and provides clinical supervision for Dental Hygienist(s).

Performs routine dental treatment including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections, and diseases; takes necessary x-rays; performs fillings and extractions as warranted.

Diagnoses and develops treatment plans for patients.

Responsible for the full range of dental care and education provided to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injury, and deformities of the oral cavity.

Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.) from a school approved by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association (ADA). Other dental schools are acceptable provided the education and knowledge acquired was substantially equivalent to that of graduates from an ADA approved school
• Licensed to practice Dentistry in Virginia
• Controlled Substances Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and treat oral health issues and inform patients on preventative care and treatment
• Ability to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites
• Ability to diagnose conditions using advanced technologies including radiography and computer-generated imaging
• Experience with restoration and replacement of teeth damaged from decay, trauma, or disease
• Working knowledge of general dentistry
• Ability to communicate orally and in written form in a professional manner

Additional Considerations

• Previous supervisory experience or work experience training and supervising dental staff
• Experience providing dental care and treatment in a dentist office, military, or correctional setting

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following: Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: James Ritchie

Phone: [phone]

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.