Dentist - Pasquotank CI

NC Department of Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dentist to join their team at Pasquotank Correctional Institution. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive dental care to offender patients, including examinations, treatment initiation, and staff supervision. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of dental practices and be licensed to practice in North Carolina. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a correctional setting while enjoying state benefits. If you are committed to quality patient care and possess the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

State Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental practices and developments.
• Licensed to practice dentistry in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Perform examinations and initiate appropriate dental care for offenders.
• Supervise dental staff and ensure effective operations.

Skills

Dental Practices Knowledge

Patient Care

Infection Control

Supervisory Skills

Education

Licensed Dentist in North Carolina

Job description

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Description Of Work

This position is located at Pasquotank Correctional Institution in Elizabeth City, NC.

1. Take and review medical and dental histories, perform examinations of hard and soft tissues.
2. Initiate appropriate dental care and treatment for offender patients.
3. Order diagnostic studies, arrange follow-up and consultation, supervise dental staff in areas such as oral surgery, endodontics, prosthetics, and periodontics.
4. Provide accurate documentation of procedures in dental and medical charts; monitor infection control, barrier techniques, sterilization.
5. Ensure offenders receive oral hygiene instructions and are informed of diagnostic and treatment concerns.
6. Document weekly spore testing and maintenance of equipment; assess offender and staff needs for new programs or adjustments; supervise dental assistants; evaluate operations and suggest improvements.
7. Respond in writing to offender grievances and DAC Legal as necessary.
8. Maintain professionalism and positive communication with dental, medical, and custody staff for effective dental office operation.

Additional Details

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with State Benefits. Applicants must pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental practices and developments.
• Licensed to practice dentistry in North Carolina.

Minimum education and experience requirements apply, with options for equivalent combinations as detailed in the job posting.