Dentist - SCCC

Dentist Position at Stafford Creek Corrections Center

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Dentist for the Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC) located in Aberdeen, WA. The mission of Health Services is to provide necessary, comprehensive, quality health care and to promote wellness in preparation for return to the community.

The Dentist position functions as a member of AHCC Health Services Unit and is responsible for providing and ensuring the provision of dental services that are consistent with the provisions of Department policy and WA DOC Health Plan dental protocols. In doing so, this position contributes to improvement in patient health, which contributes to a reduction in criminal recidivism.

COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET WILL INCLUDE:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency

The mission of the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives'. For additional information visit our website .gov

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.

Provides medically necessary dental care to patients, provides clinical supervision to dental assistants and dental hygienists. Services provided are consistent with RCW, WAC, Department Policy, and the WA State DOC Health Plan:

• Reviews the patient's medical condition and consults with other providers.
• Makes oral examination of patients to determine oral health; records number of teeth, their condition, position, and relationship to each other; notes type, size and location of fillings; checks condition of gums; evaluates bone support for teeth.
• Diagnoses dental conditions and plans for their treatment. Diagnosis and treats pathological conditions; prescribes medication for treatment of dental nature; renders periodontal treatments; administers local anesthetic; takes digital dental radiographs.
• Administer routine dental care and the treatment of urgent care dental problems that involve pain, trauma, and/or infection. Performs oral surgery. Including surgical extractions, within the limits of the facility and personal expertise, endodontics, periodontics, restorative, and operative dentistry.
• Determines extent of patient's cooperation and amount of dental services that can be provided in accordance with the WA DOC Health Plan.
• Extracts teeth; removes cavities from teeth; prepares teeth for fillings and inserts filling materials such as amalgam and resin.
• Coordinates care with contract dentists and denturists.
• Refers patients for specialist care as necessary.
• Prepares reports concerning dental work and dental health of patients.
• Accurately maintain patient and administrative records.
• Actively participates in the Dental Care Review Committee (CRC).
• Delegates clinical duties to dental assistants and dental hygienists in accordance with WA State Laws (WAC & RCW)

Participates in Department training, Continuing Education, and Coordinated Quality Improvement Process (CQIP):

• Participates in regular drills; subject to emergency assignments to help with security in the event of an incarcerated individual(s) disturbance, civil disturbance, or natural disaster. Assist with Trauma/Emergency Medical Team as deemed necessary.
• Actively participates in CQIP at the facility level to include monitoring quality indicators for improving patient care and clinic operations.
• Attend in-service education programs, mandatory training, and employee meetings.

Other duties as assigned:

• Answer kites, correspondence, and grievances in a professional and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of Health Services and safety and security.

Required Qualifications:

• A valid unencumbered Washington State License to practice Dentistry.

AND

• Possession of unrestricted DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Two years' clinical experience in the practice of Dentistry.
• Experience and/or education in working with medical/dental documents, maintaining or processing health/dental records, and using medical/dental terminology.
• Knowledge in the areas of scheduling routine/special dental procedures and patient visits.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications and related technologies.

The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Vision:
Working together for safer communities.

Our Commitment:
To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Our Core Values: