USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Dental Officer (Regional Support Dentist)
USAJOBS is seeking a Dental Officer (Regional Support Dentist) to provide specialized dental services for federal prisoners across multiple locations. The role involves performing complex dental procedures, maintaining security within correctional facilities, and ensuring timely care for inmates in the absence of the Chief Dental Officer.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for traveling throughout their respective region providing complex specialized dental services for federal prisoners confined at the facilities within the region
Provides in-house specialized dental services (e.g., complex exodontia, biopsies, pre-prosthetic surgery) at the request of local institutions within their respective region and as approved by the Regional Dental Consultant
Performs all duties in accordance with current accepted dental practices and when necessary refers selected cases to outside consultants or specialists
Provides timely and appropriate care to inmates at facilities within their respective region in the absence of the Chief Dental Officer or staff dentist
Provides additional clinical support to understaffed dental programs and/or provides in-house advanced surgical care for inmates as appropriate in the dental clinical setting
This position is located in a BOP correctional facility and requires significant travel
Along with all other correctional institutional employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the American Dental Association (ADA), or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained
ALL applicants MUST electronically upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement
Applicants must have passed National Board of Dental Examinations (NBDE) and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
ALL applicants MUST electronically upload proof of current, active and unrestricted license to practice dentistry and proof of successful completion from the National Board of Dental Examinations (NBDE) at the time you apply
Applicants must have one or more full years of experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing professional dentistry work for GS-12 level and above assignments
Applicants must have completed one year of full-time experience in professional dentistry work that is equivalent to the next lower grade level; or equivalent experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, and/or training
Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color
U.S. Citizenship is Required
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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