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Job description
Title: Dentist #00049: River North Correctional Center
State Role Title: Dentist I
Hiring Range: $154,500 - $215,061
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: River North Corr Center
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: 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.
A Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Dentist operates a Dentist Office Practice within a correctional facility and will be a member of the VADOC Mobile Dental Unit, a unit that travels to other facilities and field units in the geographical area of the Dentist’s base facility. Primary duties include providing routine and emergency dental care to adult offenders with assistance from Dental Assistant(s) and Dental Hygienist(s). The Dentist supervises Dental Assistant(s) and provides clinical supervision for Dental Hygienist(s). Performs routine dental treatment including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections, and diseases; takes necessary x-rays; performs fillings and extractions as warranted. Diagnoses and develops treatment plans for patients. Responsible for the full range of dental care and education provided to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injury, and deformities of the oral cavity. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.
Minimum Qualifications
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
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.
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 or by calling DARS at .
Note: 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.
Contact Information
Name: Alexandra Helfrecht
Phone:
Email:
Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Worksite address
virginia, MN, 55792, US
Who can apply
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