Dentist

Company: South Carolina DDSN
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

About Our Agency
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of:

intellectual disability and related disabilities
autism spectrum disorder
traumatic brain injury
spinal cord injury and similar disability
About Pee Dee Regional Center
Pee Dee Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Florence, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Job Responsibilities
Under limited supervision of the Facility Administrator, oversees the provision of all dental services at the Pee Dee Regional Center.
Administers clinical dental services to the residents of the Pee Dee Regional Center. Clinical services included but are not limited to examinations, prophylaxis treatments, scaling and root planing, and minor surgical interventions when appropriate.
Responsible for administrative services necessary to sustain an ongoing comprehensive dental services operation.
Responsible for development and maintenance of efficient scheduling of dental activities for Pee Dee Regional Center residents.
Supervises and provides management support for all professional and para-professional personnel in the dental department.
Develops, maintains, and promotes an ongoing dental prophylaxis program. Promotes good oral hygiene of residents through comprehensive oral hygiene educational programs to consumers.
Orders necessary dental equipment and maintains the DPH requirements for radiology, autoclave and nitrous.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Graduate of an accredited dental school with dental experience. Licensed to practice dentistry in South Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of dentistry and current developments in the field of dentistry. Knowledge of recent developments and pertinent federal and state laws, rules, and regulations in dentistry. Skilled in all aspects of dentistry to include operative, crown, and bridge, prosthetics, and periodontics. Ability to apply improved techniques and procedures in all phases of dentistry. Ability to communicate effectively.

Additional Comments

About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability.

EEO Statement: DDSN provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex -including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening - to include a drug screening; State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept. of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities" screening; SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind this offer in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information.

Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

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