Dentist

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Operations

Job Classification Title

Dentist (NS)

Position Number

60064505

Grade

MH24

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at Pender Correctional Institution in Burgaw, NC. Position provides primary dental care and treatment for Pender CI.

• Position takes and reviews medical and dental history and performs examination of hard and soft tissues.
• Position also will initiate appropriate dental care and treatment of offender patients.
• Position will also order appropriate diagnostic studies, arrange for follow up and consultation and supervise the dental staff in their practice of dentistry in the areas of oral surgery, endodontics, prosthetics, and periodontics.
• Position will also provide proper and accurate documentation of procedures in dental and medical charts and monitor all aspects of infection control including barrier techniques for staff, equipment and proper sterilization of instruments.
• Dentist will also ensure offenders are provided oral hygiene instructions and informs offenders of diagnostic and treatment concerns.
• Position responsible for documentation of weekly spore testing and maintenance procedures of equipment, assessment of offender and staff needs to determine the need for new programs or program adjustments, supervises daily tasks of dental assistant and delegates duties for the effective operation of the dental office, evaluates operations and procedures, analyzes deficiencies and suggests solutions.
• Provide written responses to offender grievances and written responses to DAC Legal when necessary.
• Maintains professional demeanor and ensures positive communication with dental, medical and custody staff for effective operation of the dental office.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

• Documented knowledge of dental practices and developments in the field of dentistry.

Recruitment Range

$107,690.00 - $215,379.00 Annually

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits .

**Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.**

Note to Current State Employees: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking in consideration the quantity relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of North Carolina.

Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per the American with Disabilities Act. Examples of work are primarily essential functions of the majority of positions in this class but may not be applicable to all positions.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Monique Cowan

Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov