Dentist - Mobile Dental Clinic

State of Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 154,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health services is seeking a dedicated Dentist to join their Mobile Dental Clinic team. This role involves providing essential dental care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring adherence to health policies, and contributing to improved patient health outcomes. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous vacation and sick leave. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and possess a valid Washington State dental license, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to health equity and excellence in care delivery.

Benefits

Up to 25 paid vacation days a year

8 hours of paid sick leave per month

12 paid holidays a year

Generous retirement plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Assistance

Deferred Compensation

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Dentist in Washington State with BLS certification.
• Two years clinical experience preferred, especially in correctional settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental examinations and procedures in a Mobile Dental Clinic.
• Ensure compliance with health policies and protocols.

Skills

Dental examinations

Diagnostic procedures

Preventive care

Oral surgery

Periodontics

Endodontics

Prosthetics

Operative procedures

Education

Licensed Dentist in State of Washington

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Mobile Dental Clinic

Computer applications

Job description

Dentist - Mobile Dental Clinic

Full Time, Permanent

Yearly Salary: $154,752.00-208,176.00

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a full-time, permanent Dentist to join the Health Services team. This position works out of the mobile dental clinic, which is primarily based in Western Washington. The mobile clinic is housed in Tumwater, WA and will provide service to Cedar Creek, Mission Creek, and Olympic Corrections Centers.

This dentist position functions as a member of the Health Services Division and is responsible for performing dental examinations, in a Mobile Dental Clinic, for incarcerated individuals at correctional facilities throughout the state. This dentist is also responsible for ensuring that the services provided are adhering to and consistent with the Department's policies, the WA State DOC Health Plan, and the DOC Dental Services' protocols and guidelines. In doing so, this position contributes to improvement in patient health, which contributes to a reduction in criminal recidivism.
A COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET WILL INCLUDE:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter
• Three professional references

Application assessment will be ongoing, the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It’s the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.

Duties:

• Diagnostic
• Preventive
• Periodontics
• Endodontics
• Oral Surgery
• Prosthetics
• Operative Procedures
• Perform duties as authorized by the WA State DOH, in accordance with the WA State Laws(related WAC & RCW).
• Delegates clinical duties to dental assistants and dental hygienists in accordance with the WA State Laws (related WAC & RCW).
• Transport, setup, and maintain the Mobile Dental Clinic.
• May be required to drive the Mobile Dental Clinic and/or the transport vehicle. Drive in a safe manner to and from each location, obeying all traffic laws.
• Maybe required to setup of the Mobile Dental Clinic, leveling the clinic, deploying the stairs, connecting the vehicle to facility fresh water, plugging the vehicle into shore power, operating the generator, and preparing Mobile Dental Clinic for departure from facilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a licensed Dentist in State of Washington. A valid unencumbered Washington State license to practice as a Dentist.
• A valid and current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Possession of unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration to prescribe controlled substances.
• Ability to successfully complete specialized training provided related to driving, setting up and operating the Mobile Dental Clinic within 6 months of hiring.
• Must comply with health screening requirements by undergoing tuberculosis testing and other appropriate related procedures unless exempt by State.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years clinical experience in the practice of dentistry.
• Skilled in performing surgical extractions within the practice scope of a general dentist.
• Knowledge in the areas of scheduling routine/complex and specialty dental procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications and related technologies.
• Experience providing dental services in a correctional environment or community/public health clinic.
• Experience working within the constraints of a limited health plan and/or pharmaceutical formulary restrictions.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please [e-mail].