Permanent Dentist Job in OK
Job Posting Title Dentist Agency 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Supervisory Organization DOC Med Adm/JDCC Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $159,288.30 Job Description Basic Purpose Under general direction, performs professional dental treatment in the planning and execution of a comprehensive program of preventive dentistry and by developing and administering a dental care and treatment program, including diagnostic, prosthetic, surgical, endodontic, periodontal, preventive, and restorative dentistry, for a state correctional institution or facility. Typical Functions Develops and administers a program of preventive dentistry within the institution; participates in the integration of the dental program with other programs of the institution. Determines the oral health of the patient and the adjacent structures through the use of visual, digital, and x-ray examinations. If pathology exists, a treatment plan is recommended and followed through with the necessary operative procedures to eliminate or control such pathology within the guidelines of the Department of Corrections. Evaluates oral pathology and makes appropriate referrals to oral surgery referral clinic. Supervises and/or administers prophylaxis and instruction in oral hygiene. Supervises and instructs dental assistants or other dental personnel in records and maintenance and care of equipment and quarters. Education and Experience Licensure to practice dentistry in the state of Oklahoma and one (1) year experience in general dentistry preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral hygiene, and of state legislation regarding the provision of dental services. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to develop programs within policy limits; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to apply improved techniques and procedures in all phases of the dental program; and to prepare and present educational programs. Additional Job Description Medical Administration/Jess Dunn Correctional Center This is not a remote position. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub . If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact
