DENTIST

Job DescriptionDENTISTNewton, Iowa is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa and a place to call home. Whether you’re raising a family, starting a business or building a home, you’ll want to get to know Newton. The community has many great amenities aside from excellent schools. Unique entertainment, beautiful art displays and parks, and great attractions for families to enjoy.Centrally located in Iowa just off I-80, Newton, , boasts a diverse array of shopping, recreational and dining choices, both locally and within short driving distances. Des Moines is just 35 miles west, Ames is 62 miles NW, and Iowa City is 87 miles east. “America’s Dutch Treasure”, Pella, , lies just 23 miles to the southeast. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing and swimming activities at nearby Lake Red Rock, , 20 miles south. Take in some fast-paced action at an Indy Car or NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway, , or visit the Sprint Car Capital of the World, , just 25 miles south in nearby Knoxville.At Newton Correctional Facility, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Warehousing, Food Service and other support areas. Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals as they prepare for release. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.DUTIESThis position will provide incarcerated individuals with dental screening/treatment in accordance with DOC dental services, policy and procedures; diagnoses and treat diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures; perform examinations of incarcerated individuals, utilized diagnostic procedures and instruments. Cleans, fills, extracts and replaces teeth, designs and build crowns, bridges and dental appliances. Provides clinical supervision of dental hygienist and other staff assigned to clinic; endure the dental services provided are in accordance with DOC HSP 1001 Dental Services and HSP 1003 Infection recommendations on the DOC Dental Program to the DOC Health Care Director based on Professional research of recent studies and practices. Document services provided in incarcerated individual's ICON Medical Records. Attend and participate in Statewide health care meetings and any meetings at the facility.The hours will be Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.Minimum Qualification RequirementsLicensure as a dentist as issued by the Board of Dental Examiners of the Iowa Department of Health shall be considered as qualifying.NOTE:  Please include your license information with your application.For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.Job DetailsSalary

$133,640.00 - $212,908.80 AnnuallyLocation


Newton - 50208 - Jasper County, IAJob TypeFull-timeJob Number24-02006Agency245 Corrections - Newton Correctional FacilityOpening Date01/18/2024Closing Date12/31/2024 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
[email protected], 319-626-4279
Agency infoAgencyState of IowaWebsiteAgency
245 Corrections - Newton Correctional Facility
Address
307 S 60th Ave W
Box 218





Newton, Iowa, 50208