Part-Time Dentist

Initial Posting Date:

09/03/2025

Application Deadline:

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Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range:

$83.45 - $123.12 hourly

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Part-Time Dentist (30 hours a week)

Job Description:

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Part-Time Dentist

Woodburn, OREGON - MACLAREN OREGON YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Working Schedule: 30 hours a week, 4 days a week.

Whether you are an experienced dentist or fresh out of school looking for your first experience consider joining our Health Services division. Help us as we operate under the principle that youth need to be healthy in mind and body in order to actively participate in reformation programs.

Join our dynamic team today!

Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a permanent, part-time Dentist to perform all medically necessary dental services and procedures for all youth at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility (MYCF) and youth residing at the Oak Creek facility and the Jackie Winters Transition Program (JWTP). Travel to other OYA facilities, to provide services, may also be required. You will ensure that an electronic dental record is established on all these youth.  As the dentist, you will oversee the priority list of dental treatment needs for the youth provide dental services  in a culturally informed  manner and using a trauma-informed approach.

In addition to providing dental services and procedures at MYCF, Oak Creek and JWTP, you will  need to provide dental services for youth from other close-custody facilities.

YOUR ROLE AS OYA DENTIST:

• Performs all dental care services and procedures using a trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate approach and be sensitive, and aware of the fact that youth from marginalized populations and under serviced communities that may have poor oral health and need more dental services to restore oral health.
• Provide initial oral exams on all youth when they arrive at intake at MYCF and Oak Creek.
• Performs all phases of general, oral and dental medicine, including operative endodontics, exodontics and periodontics services, as well as limited oral surgery.
• Performs oral examinations, diagnose, and develop a plan of treatment to correct oral health problems for each youth. ​
• Maintains a dental record on all youth committed to MYCF, and Oak Creek including the JWTP program and youth from other OYA facilities who go to MacLaren for dental services, or seen on-site at a facility
• Triage, assess and treat youth with acute dental needs communicated via medi-grams.
• Assists others in the dental office with various processes and procedures.
• Provides oversight and clinical supervision of the dental assistant.
• Coordinates with community dental providers to ensure treatment/operative procedures are completed for youth.
• Promotes a preventive dental program which includes preventive care and plaque control methods.

Additional Details:

• Part-Time: This is an unrepresented part-time position schedule to work a minimum of 30 hours per week, 4 days a week. The successful candidate may be asked to work more hours per week depending on business need. Hourly wage is $83.45 - $123.12 / hourly. Benefits will be prorated according to the number of hours worked.
• Open Until Filled: This recruitment will remain open until filled but we may close the announcement at any time when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after the first screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, current, and future vacancies.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.

ABOUT OYA

At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!  People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

What's in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

Discover more about working in Oregon state government by clicking here.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

A current Dentist's license issued by the Oregon Board of Dentistry at the time of appointment.

Special Qualifications:

• Driver’s License: Driving/travel is an essential function of the position. You must possess a valid Oregon Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below as part of final scoring to advance those that qualify to the interview portion.

• Comprehensive oral evaluations 
• Treatment planning 
• Radiology 
• Preventative dentistry 
• Periodontal exam and treatment  
• Restorative dentistry 
• Extractions, simple and surgical 
• Fixed and removable prosthodontics 
• Good patient care skills; team approach and collaboration
• Experience working with diverse youth
• Experience working with youth with mental health diagnoses

• Works well within a team and is able to provide dental services in a culturally appropriate and trauma informed manner.

How to apply:

1. Ensure your application and/or resume thoroughly reflect your skills, experience (both lived and professional), knowledge, and/or education pertinent to this position, including how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes.

2. Submit a comprehensive application or upload a detailed resume, including dates of employment and descriptions of duties/responsibilities for each position.

3. Following the submission of your application, promptly respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. If you're an employee, these tasks will be in your Workday inbox.

4. Veterans may receive preference; please indicate your veteran status if applicable.

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Additional Information:

Relocation Reimbursement:

OYA is prepared to offer relocation reimbursement to the successful candidate. This will come as a reimbursement and follow State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services Policy 40.055.20 which allows for reimbursement of expenses with receipts within the following categories (limits per category) not to exceed $3,000.00.

• Moving of personal household belongings (up to 20,000 lbs.)
• Packing, crating, and unpacking of personal household belongings ($1,500)
• Additional moving charges for full value insurance, appliance blocking charges, extra handling charges ($2,000)
• Private vehicle mileage from old to new residence (two vehicles)
• Miscellaneous Expenses ($5,000)

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Working Conditions:
This position is located in a close custody facility which requires, as a primary responsibility, strict adherence by each employee to security measures at all times to assure custody, control and supervision of youth. Security and control take priority over all responsibilities. The employee in this position must be constantly vigilant and aware of potential breaches to safety or security and is required to initiate immediate and appropriate response to such breaches.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities.  In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards. 

All OYA employees in health services are required to submit to a two-step TB test to establish a TB free "base line." If offered employment and you accept, OYA will require TB test results within 6 weeks of appointment from a health care provider as a condition of employment.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Have Questions?:

For questions about the job announcement, email the HR Recruitment team at [email protected].