CAREER DESCRIPTION

Dentist

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment is open to the public and will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59p.m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met.

The deadline for the first round of considerations will be on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (PST). Applications received after this date will be processed in the next round. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Dentist positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

THE AGENCY
The County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family, and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas – Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Public Health Services, and Specialized Medical Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

The Correctional Health Services (CHS) Division consists of the following service areas: Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) and Juvenile Health Services (JHS).

Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care and also provides mental health services, including 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance use counseling, medication assessment, and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the County's five (5) correctional facilities.

Juvenile Health Services (JHS)provides medical, nursing, dental, and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care for youth who reside in the County’s four residential facilities operated by County of Orange Probation (OC Probation) and Social Services Agency (SSA) departments and contracts with hospitals for inpatient and specialty care. The Juvenile Health Services program has two clinics—Juvenile Hall Health Clinic and Orangewood Family Health Clinic.

THE OPPORTUNITY
CHS seeks a Dentist who is interested and willing to provide dental services and care to patients within the Orange County Probation Department and Orange County Jail system.

Roles and responsibilities for the Dentist will include but are not limited to:

Conducting patient examinations to assess required dental treatments
Reviewing dental x-rays and analyzing results
Providing dental education, diagnostic, and treatments to the designated populations, including routine and emergent dental procedures.
Providing information and assistance to the Dental Officer for the purpose of program development, implementation, and evaluation
Working with and remaining responsible for the assigned Dental Assistant(s)
Participating in development and maintenance of public relations with other departments including Probation and OC Sheriff’s Department, other health disciplines, management, and administration officials

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have at least one (1) year of work experience practicing general dentistry. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:

Professional & Technical Expertise
Dental Expertise and Knowledge of:

California Dental Laws and OSHA Regulations - Infection Control & Prevention
Dental digital x-ray systems, computer programs or technology
Dental x-rays, including reviewing and interpreting Periapical (PA), Bitewing (BW), and Panoramic x-rays
Oral conditions and anatomies
Specialized Procedures - Perform complicated third molar surgical extractions and root canal treatments competently
Maintenance of dental instruments and equipment
Safe Medication prescriptions
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Communication |Building & Maintaining Relationships

Communicating effectively with patients of all ages and from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
Building and maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships with CHS healthcare team, security staff, community hospital staff, and other County agencies
Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in order to complete tasks and treat patients

Accountability |Adaptability

Accepting supervision and constructive criticism in which it is offered
Completing client's dental charts and records accurately
Maintaining asepsis in dental operatory and ensuring compliance with community standards when performing dental services and procedures
Having the flexibility to work at assigned locations and schedules to meet program's needs, including weekend / evening / holiday schedules
Working effectively in a changing and busy environment, and adjusting as necessary

Safety Focus

Reducing security-related liability risks by being compliant with standards and office procedures as it relates to correctional settings
Being aware of any environmental hazards while working inside the correctional facility
Being alert and aware of personal safety and security at all times while providing treatment to clients

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Dentist classification as well as the physical & mental requirements and the environmental conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Incumbents must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probation.
Must be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Probation Department and Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes completing a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
The Correctional facilities are a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation. Incumbents may be required to work on weekends, evenings or holidays.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Application Review - Training and Experience | HR Review Rating (Weighted 100%)
An application appraisal conducted by HRS will thoroughly screen and evaluate all application materials for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Only the most qualified applicants will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhere(Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Email Notification
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Gazala Yerunkar 714-834-3205 or gyerunkar@ochca.com.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays-we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

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