NC Department of Adult Correction
Dentist – NCCIW
Position Number: 60064373
Grade: MH24
Agency: NC Department of Adult Correction
Division: Operations
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. The department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervise 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 provides primary dental care and treatment for female offenders at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women (NCCIW) in Raleigh, which houses approximately 1,700 female offenders. The healthcare facility employs approximately 260 full‑time employees.
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.
Management Preferences Salary Range: $107,690 – $215,379
Documented knowledge of dental practices and developments in the field of dentistry.
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 may be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity, which may result in a pay increase.
Minimum Education And Experience 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.
Recruiter Kelly Snead
Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov
Seniority level Entry level
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Grade: MH24
Agency: NC Department of Adult Correction
Division: Operations
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. The department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervise 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 provides primary dental care and treatment for female offenders at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women (NCCIW) in Raleigh, which houses approximately 1,700 female offenders. The healthcare facility employs approximately 260 full‑time employees.
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.
Management Preferences Salary Range: $107,690 – $215,379
Documented knowledge of dental practices and developments in the field of dentistry.
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 may be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity, which may result in a pay increase.
Minimum Education And Experience 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.
Recruiter Kelly Snead
Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov
Seniority level Entry level
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