Dentist-Pender Correctional

About the role

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 Pender Correctional Institution in Burgaw, NC. Position provides primary dental care and treatment for Pender CI. 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 **This is a repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply. 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. 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