Dentist–Temporary Solutions (Buncombe)

Description of Work

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This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporaries are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. 

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor’s Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary’s skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency’s culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in Black Mountain, NC – Buncombe County. 

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $125.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). 

This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is located at 932 Old US 70., Black Mountain, NC 28711.

The dentist will provide dental services for DD and Dementia resident’s, residing in a State operated 24/7 comprehensive medical facility, in compliance with CMS regulations. Duties include providing general dental services required to establish and maintain essential dental health, including, pediatric and adult dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, diagnosis and treatment planning. Position will work closely with another dentist and dental hygienist. Work hours: 4 days a month of 1 day a week.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

NOTE: Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities, and any experience or competencies specified in the posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered.

NOTE: “See Resume” is not acceptable to show work history. 

• Thorough knowledge of dental practices and developments in the field of dentistry. Considerable knowledge of departmental polices, rules, and regulations pertaining to dental health services.
• Considerable knowledge of dental health problems in the community or health facilities to which assigned.
• Ability to supervise assigned personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, departmental personnel from other professional disciplines within the institution, clinic, or community setting. Ability to perform dental work of a professional and independent nature.
• Ability to supervise and train dental assistants, hygienists, and residents.
• Ability to prepare and deliver lectures on dental health education to professional and community groups.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of North Carolina. 

Special Note 

This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per the American with Disabilities Act. Examples of work are primarily essential functions of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions. 

Supplemental and Contact Information

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.

To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring agency directly. If there are any questions about this posting, please contact TSRecruit@nc.gov and/or 984-236-1040. 

Temporary Solutions

Office of State Human Resources

1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200

Raleigh, NC 27609

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:

There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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