Dentist-Maury CI - Green Level, United States - State of North Carolina

Description

Salary: $104, $208,096.00 Annually

Location : Greene County, NC

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Adult Correction

Division: Secretary's Office

Opening Date: 05/08/2024

Closing Date: 5/27/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title: Dentist-Maury CI

Position Number:

Section: Comprehensive Health Services/Maury Correctional

Work Location: Greene County/Maury CI

Salary Grade: MH24

Description of Work

This position is located at Maury Correctional Institution which houses approximately 1504 Offenders. This is professional work in providing dental services to patients in a state institution or public health program. Employees perform examinations to determine and deliver dental treatment. Employees plan and conduct dental health education and clinical treatment programs and serve as consultants to health units or other medical and paramedical services in a state institution, clinic or community health agency. Work may include the supervision of other dental personnel, such as dental assistants and/or dental hygienists. This work may include the training of dental residents and assistants and the promotion of dental health through educational and informational media. Work requires independent professional responsibility and is performed under the administrative supervision of the institution, local or regional director. May require travel to other DPS facilities if necessary to support Dental Health Services

• 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.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with

NC Department of Adult Correction (DAC):
The Dept. of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of dental practices and development in the field of dentistry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of departmental policies, rules and regulations pertaining to dental health services.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of North Carolina.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC 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.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction:
• Per , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the Applicant Support Help Line at If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Kelly Snead @ or

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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Do you have a valid, unrestricted license to practice Dentistry in the state of NC? (REQUIRED)

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered "yes" to the above question, please provide your license number in the space provided.

03

Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired.)

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date.

05

Applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job vacancy announcement in order to be deemed qualified. I understand that my application MUST reflect a complete work history and include ALL education and certifications/credentials. A resume is NOT a substitution for a completed application. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of the application and the answers are used in the screening process and that all questions must be answered completely and accurately.

• Yes, I understand.

Required Question