Chief of Dentistry F294 (HQ)

Salary : $173,791.00 - $346,494.00 Annually

Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA

Job Type : Full Time - Permanent

Job Number : HS-HQ-2025-02387

Department : Dept. of Corrections

Division : HS - HQ

Opening Date : 04 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Chief of Dentistry

Tumwater, WA

Annual Wage Range : $173,791 - $346,494

The Chief of Dentistry position reports directly to the DOC Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and serves as the Chief Dentist for the agency.

The Chief of Dentistry position will utilize a matrixed reporting structure with Health Services Managers, Health Services Administrators, and the Chief Medical Officer, the Chief of Dentistry clinically directs the staff who administer the dental treatment provided to incarcerated individuals in Department of Corrections facilities. Provides clinical oversight of dental services and partners with the Health Services Managers, Health Services Administrators, and Chief Medical Officer to operationalize Washington DOC Dental Services.

The Chief of Dentistry assures that the dental care delivered meets professional standards and department policy, as well as complying with Federal and state laws, collaboratively manages access to dental care, and is a key leader in strategic planning of dental services. Participates as member of the Health Services (HS) Extended Leadership group.

Application assessment will be ongoing, and the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

"This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions."

Duties

Vision, design and implementation of a comprehensive Dentistry Program

• In collaboration with Leadership, identify and design the model of care for the individuals needing dental services while incarcerated in DOC. This model will include integration with other Health Services disciplines as identified in the Patient Centered Medical Home model.
• Utilize facility health services leaders, develop a plan for implementation of this model of care and follow through on plan.
• Final clinical decisions in patient care as necessary.
• Serve as the DOC expert on dental care, to include presentations at legislative hearings, litigations, and committees.
• Responsible for building a network of support and services with stakeholders within and outside of DOC.
• Policy and Protocol Management.
• Responsible for the writing and updating of all dental care related policies and protocols.
• Responsible for providing subject matter expert consolation in other policies such as 610.040 Health Screenings and Assessments.
• Ensure that agency policies related to dental care are consistent with relevant case law, and professional and ethical standards.

Policies will ensure the following :

Clinical Oversight of Dental Services for the Department of Corrections

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Supplemental Information

Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust : Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.

Important Notes or Additional Information

The mission of DOC is to improve public safety. For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies :

Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.

What We Offer :

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include :

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please emailkathey.waggoner@doc1.wa.gov or call at (509) 907-7808.

For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits :

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note : If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note : Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and / or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note : Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

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Do you possess a valid, unrestricted license to practice Dentistry in the State of Washington?

02

If you answered yes to Question 1, please include your License Number

03

Do you possess the knowledge of the Washington State Dental Practice Act (RCW 18.32, RCW 18.29, RCW 18.350, RCW 18.260), the State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC; WAC chapter 246-817) including dentist supervision requirements, dental assistant required supervision and allowable / prohibited tasks, expanded function dental auxiliary required supervision and allowable / prohibited tasks, dental hygienist required supervision and allowable / prohibited tasks, and professional ethical standards of practice. Specifics can be found at Laws | Washington State Department of Health or https : / / doh.wa.gov / licenses-permits-and-certificates / professions-new- renew-or-update / dental-assistant / laws?

04

Do you possess the knowledge of a complete range of dental procedures, including diagnostic and preventive, surgical, endodontic, periodontic, prosthetic and restorative dentistry procedures. A working knowledge of pharmacology and physiology as related to dental practice?

05

Do you possess the ability to work with and supervise diverse dental staff members?

06

Do you possess the ability to audit and analyze dental practices at all DOC facilities?

07

Do you possess computer skills appropriate to the work performed by the Chief of Dentistry?

08

Do you possess a DDS or DMD degree from a CODA accredited School of Dentistry?

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3100 - Are you a current DOC employee?

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3100 - How did you hear about this opportunity?

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3100 - If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States? (The below link lists acceptable documents : https : / / www.uscis.gov / i-9-central / form-i-9-acceptable-documents)

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3100 - If hired for this position, will you require employer sponsorship, either now or in the future?

Required Question