Dentist- CRCC

Dentist Position at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the role of Dentist for the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC), located outside the Tri-Cities in Connell WA. The dentist position functions as a member of 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 the WA State DOC Health Plan and the dental protocols and guidelines.

In doing so, this position contributes to improvement in patient health, which contributes to a reduction in criminal recidivism. Coyote Ridge Corrections Center has a diverse population seeing different chronic diseases and taking care of those that need long term and palliative care.

Correctional Health is a rewarding career path at DOC, in which health care professionals treat a wide array of cases for patients residing in a state correctional facility. Health Services is responsible for basic primary care for incarcerated individuals. All disciplines within all of the 12 correctional facilities work closely together to reach a common goal, providing the best, most efficient, and cost-effective health care possible.

Emphasis is placed on early identification of health concerns, care for acute and chronic health problems, and preventive care.

A completed application packet will include:

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

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

The dentist provides medically necessary dental care to patients. S/he provides clinical supervision to dental assistants and dental hygienists. These 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. Diagnoses and treats pathological conditions; prescribes medication for treatment of diseases 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 service that can be provided in accordance with the Offender Health Plan.
• Extracts teeth; removes cavities from teeth; prepares teeth for fillings and inserts filling material 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 maintains 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 the 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 the 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.

Required qualifications:

A valid unencumbered Washington State license to practice dentistry, AND Possession of unrestricted DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances.

Preferred/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.

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Working together for safer communities.

Our Commitment:
To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to…