Dentist

Overview

• Title: Dentist
• State Role
  
  Title:
  
  Dentist I
• Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
• Pay Band: 6
• Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
• Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center
• Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Recruitment Type: General Public - G

This position description provides information about the role and the facility to support candidates in understanding the position and the department.

HWDMC is a 94-bed medical facility that provides acute medical diagnosis, skilled, intermediate and long-term care to individuals receiving services in facilities operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, as well as individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities within the community.

Responsibilities include exceptional knowledge of the principals and practices of patient management, preventive and corrective dentistry and oral hygiene; ability to diagnose and treat dental deficiencies; ability to effectively communicate and maintain accurate records and provide in-service training.

Demonstrates an awareness of and response for coworkers and individuals’ cultural background. Incorporates the individuals’ cultural background and values in methods of communication and services.

If selected for this position, you must have a valid Virginia Dentist license by your start date.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia in Dentistry. Controlled substances registration required. Graduation from an approved dental school.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and response for coworkers and individuals’ cultural background. Incorporates the individuals’ cultural background and values in methods of communication and services.
• A valid VA Dentist license must be present by start of employment.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in the field of dentistry coupled with experience in working with special needs patients preferred.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements:
Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

This position is open until filled; however, applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation:
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at  during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity:
The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective…