Dentist-Harnett Correctional

nc; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 112 000 - 224 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks a Dentist (NS) for Harnett Correctional Institution in Lillington to deliver dental care to offenders within a secure facility.

This full-time role requires NC licensure, clinical experience in dentistry, and the ability to supervise staff, maintain infection control, document care, and communicate with custody and medical teams. This position includes state benefits and a background check is required.

Qualificações

• Licensed to practice dentistry in North Carolina.
• Experience in clinical dentistry and offender care preferred.
• Ability to supervise dental staff and maintain infection control.

Responsabilidades

• Take medical and dental history and perform examination of hard and soft tissues.
• Initiate appropriate dental care and treatment of offender patients.
• Order diagnostic studies, arrange follow up and consultation; supervise dental staff.
• Provide proper documentation of procedures in dental/medical charts; monitor infection control.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to offenders.
• Document weekly spore testing and maintenance; assess needs for new programs or adjustments; supervise daily tasks.
• Provide written responses to offender grievances and to DAC Legal when necessary.
• Maintain professional demeanor with dental, medical and custody staff for effective operation.

Conhecimentos

Dental history review

Oral examination

Dental treatment planning

Infection control

Staff supervision

Documentation

Patient education

Interagency communication

Formação académica

DDS/DMD or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Dentist (NS)

Position Number

65014941

Grade

MH24

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at Harnett Correctional Institution, in Lillington, NC. Harnett is a medium custody prison housing male offenders. The facility is designed to house a maximum capacity of 988 offenders.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide dental care and treatment to offenders within the prison system to ensure compliance with health care needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Range: $111,858 - $223,714

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess (and document) the following skills are preferred:

• Position takes and reviews medical and dental history and performs examination of hard and soft tissues.
• Position also will initiate appropriate dental care and treatment of offender patients.
• Position will also order appropriate diagnostic studies, arrange for follow up and consultation and supervise the dental staff in their practice of dentistry in the areas of oral surgery, endodontics, prosthetics and periodontics.
• Position will also provide proper and accurate documentation of procedures in dental and medical charts and monitor all aspects of infection control including barrier techniques for staff, equipment and proper sterilization of instruments.
• Dentist will also ensure offenders are provided oral hygiene instructions and informs offenders of diagnostic and treatment concerns.
• Position responsible for documentation of weekly spore testing and maintenance procedures of equipment, assessment of offender and staff needs to determine the need for new programs or program adjustments, supervises daily tasks of dental assistant and delegates duties for the effective operation of the dental office, evaluates operations and procedures, analyzes deficiencies and suggests solutions.
• Provide written responses to offender grievances and written responses to DAC Legal when necessary.
• Maintains professional demeanor and ensures positive communication with dental, medical and custody staff for effective operation of the dental office.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM The Night Before The End Date Work

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

Note to Current State Employees

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Compensation and Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of North Carolina. Special Note This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per the American with Disabilities Act. Examples of work are primarily essential functions of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.