Dentist-Part Time

DENTAL PART-TIME

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

The Montana State Prison Dental Department is seeking a dedicated and skilled Dentist to join our healthcare team in delivering high-quality preventive and comprehensive dental care to incarcerated adult male offenders.

As part of the facility's healthcare services, the Dental Department provides a full spectrum of dental procedures—from routine cleanings and preventive care to complex restorative and prosthetic treatments. Working under the direction of the Director of Dental Services, the Dentist will serve a population of over 1,500 incarcerated adult males.

• Provide comprehensive dental services, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and execution of care.

• Examine patients and diagnose dental/oral health conditions.

• Prescribe and perform appropriate dental treatments.

• Make impressions and measurements for dental appliances such as dentures, partials, and bridges.

• Ensure all care complies with the Department’s administrative rules, agency policies, procedures, and the standards of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Graduate of an accredited Commission on Dental accreditation (CODA)-approved dental school.

• Five years of active practice with no less than 3000 hours of clinical direct patient care.

• Licensed by the Montana Board of Dentistry.

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check

• Child/patient/offender abuse registries

• Reference checks

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.