Dentist - Washington Corrections Center

About the role

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual as a full-time, permanent Dentist to join the Health Services team at Washington Corrections Center (WCC) located in Shelton, WA.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically necessary dental care to incarcerated individuals.
• Ensure compliance with Department's policies, the WA State DOC Health Plan, and DOC Dental Services' protocols and guidelines.
• Contribute to improving patient health and reducing criminal recidivism.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Dentist in State of Washington.
• A valid unencumbered Washington State license to practice as a Dentist.
• A valid and current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Possession of unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration to prescribe controlled substances.
• Must comply with health screening requirements by undergoing tuberculosis testing and other appropriate related procedures unless exempt by State.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years clinical experience in the practice of dentistry.
• Skilled in performing surgical extractions within the practice scope of a general dentist.
• Knowledge in the areas of scheduling routine/complex and specialty dental procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications and related technologies.
• Experience providing dental services in a correctional environment or community/public health clinic.
• Experience working within the constraints of a limited health plan and/or pharmaceutical formulary restrictions.