Virginia Information Technologies Agency
Location
Wise, Virginia
Salary
$154,500 - $215,061 / YEAR
The Dentist provides routine and emergency dental care to adult offenders within a correctional facility, operating as part of the VADOC Mobile Dental Unit that travels to other facilities. Primary duties include performing examinations, taking x-rays, performing fillings and extractions, diagnosing conditions, and developing treatment plans while supervising support staff.
Candidates must possess a DDS or DMD degree from an ADA-approved school and be licensed to practice dentistry in Virginia, along with a DEA Controlled Substances Certificate. Required abilities include diagnosing and treating oral health issues, providing patient education, utilizing advanced imaging technologies, and traveling to various sites as part of the Mobile Dental Unit.
Title: Dentist #00544: Red Onion State Prison
State Role Title: Dentist I
$154,500 - $215,061
Pay Band: 6
Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Red Onion State Prison
https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities
General Public - G
Job Duties: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus or up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires
Degree in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.) from a school approved by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association (ADA). Other dental schools are acceptable provided the education and knowledge acquired was substantially equivalent to that of graduates from an ADA approved school
Licensed to practice Dentistry in Virginia
Controlled Substances Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and treat oral health issues and inform patients on preventative care and treatment
Ability to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites
Ability to diagnose conditions using advanced technologies including radiography and computer-generated imaging
Experience with restoration and replacement of teeth damaged from decay, trauma, or disease
Working knowledge of general dentistry
Ability to communicate orally and in written form in a professional manner
Additional Considerations: Previous supervisory experience or work experience training and supervising dental staff
Experience providing dental care and treatment in a dentist office, military, or correctional setting
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Name: Alexandra Helfrecht
Phone: (804) 235-1883
Alexandra.Helfrecht@vadoc.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter [https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx] or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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