CDOC Dentist - PART-TIME (CANON CITY)

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined; Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits; Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more; Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information. This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle. WHO MAY APPLY: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Applicants must still meet the minimum requirements listed below to include possessing a current, valid Dentist license issued by the Colorado Dental Board. LOCATION: This is a PART-TIME position lo cated in CANON CITY , CO. This posting will be used to fill future vacancies at this location. This PART-TIME position provides routine and emergency dental care, assessment, diagnosis and treatment to offenders incarcerated in the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). This position is responsible for but not limited to the following: Provide professional diagnosis and treatment of oral pathology for offenders in both routine and emergency settings; Provide dental care that includes, but is not limited to, diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, endodontal, oral surgery, and prosthetic services; Apply agency and professional treatment standards to develop individual patient treatment plans; Diagnose and treat dental disease of offenders or refer offenders to specialist for treatment; This position may be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons; Communicate with outside providers and internal peers to ensure continuity of care; Collaborate with other health care professionals, clinical services staff regarding offender health issue/policies, transfers, classifications and medical legal concerns; Participate in various decision making committees to resolve system issues; Assist in developing policies, protocols, standards or guidelines; Maintain offenders health records to include dental holds, special diets and work restrictions; Respond to offender grievances; Participate in the daily dental clinic operations to include tool control, chemical control, infection control practices, bio hazardous waste, hazardous materials and radiation control exposure control regulations; Plan workloads and schedules, as well as those of any subordinates; Maintain agency compliance with relevant statutes and professional standards in dentistry; Provide input to supervisors on dental unit policies and procedures, dental treatment standards, and dental unit budgetary and staffing needs; Provides clinical guidance and direction, consultation and education relative to dental assistants' performance; Provide supervision of clinical tasks and procedures as required under the Dental Practice Law; Provide daily guidance to the dental care staff for kite log entry and offender appointment scheduling to achieve maximum efficiency in providing dental treatment; Perform dental patient education related to preventative care and self care including appropriate hygiene, post dental procedure care, signs and symptoms of dental and periodontal disease and signs and symptoms of the need for immediate health dental care. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure: Applicant must possess a current, valid Dentist license issued by the Colorado Dental Board. Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date. Preferred Qualifications: Experience providing dental services to any of the following populations: indigent, under-served, community based and institutional; Experience providing dental services as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Required Competencies: Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations; Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift; Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction. Ability to provide dental care to offenders incarcerated in a correctional facility; Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Dental standards and guidelines; Commitment to patient care that is team-oriented; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to read and comprehend the English language; Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing; Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind; Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across programs, facilities and with external stakeholders; IMPORTANT INFORMATION If you have any questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973.. The Assessment Process : Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration. Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job , Minimum Qualifications , Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants. Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions. Please note that while this change in role may constitute a promotion in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual’s current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly. 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