- Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job
- Enid, OK
Job Description
Job Posting Title
Dentist
Agency
131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Supervisory Organization
DOC Med Adm/NOCC
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
December 16, 2024
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/John H Lilley Correctional Center and James Crabtree Correctional Center.
Location will be dependent on the applicant selected
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
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