POSTING DATE: 03/28/2024 CLOSING DATE: 04/11/2024 AT 12:00AM MIDNIGHT SALARY $36,505.00 - $42,097.00 Annually EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check. PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months. CLASS DESCRIPTION A Dental Assistant (Board Qualified) assists dental professionals and staff in the examination and treatment of patients and in the administration of a dental program. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion. SELECTION PROCESS All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate. AND EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience as a dental assistant. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Current qualification as a Dental Assistant to provide chair side assistance for a general dental practice in Maryland AND Certification as a Dental Radiation Technologist by the Maryland Board of Dental Examiners is required. NOTE: Employees must maintain current Certification as a Dental Radiation Technologist while employed as a Board Qualified Dental Assistant with Baltimore City. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the fundamentals and techniques of dental assistance. Knowledge of dental terminology and charting practices. Knowledge of dental billing practices. Knowledge of the techniques for taking and developing oral radiographs. Skill in performing dental assisting duties. Ability to complete patient invoice and third-party payor forms. Ability to collate statistical data. Ability to operate a personal computer. Ability to prepare and maintain dental records. Ability to place, expose and develop intra-oral radiographs. Ability to exercise tact and judgement in dealing with a variety of dental patients and staff. Ability to monitor compliance with O.S.H.A. (Office of Safety and Health Administration) regulations. Ability to maintain accurate clinic records. EXAMINATION PROCESS Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jewel Glenn, HR Specialist I via email at Jewel.Glenn@baltimorecity.gov. Financial Disclosure: This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. BALTIMORE CITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER In the City of Baltimore we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more? Explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Department of Human Resources Office of Recruitment at (410) 396-3860, 711 (TTY), 7 E. Redwood Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 or send an email to Recruitment