Dentist

Position: Dentist 1, 2, or 3

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Who we are.We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility– Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work witha Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As a Dentist within the Columbus Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health,you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

This position will be based in Columbus, GA and will provide comprehensive dental services in a public health facility to include but not limited to diagnosis and restorative/preventative treatment of dental disease.

This is Not a Remote position. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services
• Advise and instruct public health clients regarding preventive dental care, dental problems and oral health care services
• Formulates plan of treatment for patient’s teeth and mouth tissue
• Provide dental care services to pediatric patients
• Supervise paraprofessional staff (Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant, Customer Service Rep)
• Recommend program improvements, as needed
• Provide instruction and supervision to dental students in an university affiliated program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Dentist 1 - (Hire-in salary - $ Annually)
Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university and current Georgia license to practice dentistry.

Dentist 2 - (Hire-in salary - $ Annually)
Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university AND One (1) year of experience at the lower-level Dentist 1 (HCP
130) or position equivalent and current Georgia license to practice dentistry.

Dentist 3 - (Hire-in salary - $ Annually)
Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university AND Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Dentist 2 (HCP
131) or position equivalent and current Georgia license to practice dentistry.

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular physical activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of breaks during the workday is authorized to…