Dental Assistant (40 Hour) #260902-2341FK-001

Introduction
The State of Connecticut , Department of Correction (DOC) is recruiting for a Dental Assistant (40 Hour) at the Corrigan Correctional Center in Montville CT with coverage to Brooklyn Correctional Institution in Brooklyn CT.

Incumbents in this position will have an opportunity in dental assisting procedures including, but not limited to restorative, prosthodontic, periodontic, endodontic and oral surgery.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies throughout State correctional facilities as openings occur at any of our 14 locations. We encourage all who meet the minimum qualifications and are interested to apply.


What We Can Offer You

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV).
  
  
  

Position Highlights
As a Dental Assistant with us, you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist with procedures involving restorative, prosthodontic, periodontic, endodontic and oral surgery;
• Prepare dental restorative and prosthetic materials;
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations on infection control;
• Record medical histories.
  
  

The position is first shift, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week.


About Us
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

The Department of Correction provides comprehensive health care to the offender population that meets a community standard of care, and includes medical, mental health, dental, addiction and ancillary services, in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and consent decrees.

The Corrigan Correctional Institution and the Radgowski Correctional Institution were consolidated in May 2001 as the Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center. This facility confines both pretrial and sentenced offenders. It serves superior courts in Danielson, New London, Norwich and Windham.

The Brooklyn Correctional Institution is a level 3 medium-security facility. It offers extensive programming to assist offenders with the successful law abiding return to the community. The programming includes: Educational Services with GED, English as a Second Language, and Special Education; Vocational Programs, Business Education, Computer Skills; Literacy Volunteers; Sex Offender Programming; Anger Management and Substance Abuse Programming.


Selection Plan

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Before You Apply

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov .
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
  
  
  

After You Apply

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics .
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QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Mackenzie Robinson at Mackenzie.Robinson @ct.gov .

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state dental clinic this class is accountable for performing instrument exchange in all areas of dentistry and assisting dentists in other clinic functions.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs instrument exchange procedures for operative dentistry (including general dentistry, pedodontics, prosthetics, orthodontics, periodontics and oral surgery);
• Prepares dental restorative and prosthetic materials;
• Assists in oral surgery as required;
• Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations on infection control;
• Prepares, develops and mounts radiographs;
• Records medical histories;
• Prepares and performs daily maintenance of major equipment;
• Maintains equipment and supply inventories;
• Schedules appointments;
• Prepares a variety of requests for individual diagnostic testing;
• Processes billing and/or insurance information;
• Illustrates proper preventive dental hygiene to individuals;
• Assures completeness and accuracy of dental medical records;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• May send out reminder cards;
• May participate in dental health information program;
• May assist in taking radiographs;
• May pour molds when necessary;
• May act as triage and/or receptionist for incoming individual telephone calls;
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of dental assisting operative procedures;
• Skills
• interpersonal skills;
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience
One (1) year of experience in dental assistant work.


Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed
Completion of a Dental Assisting Program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association may be substituted for the General Experience.


Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a correctional, forensic, or other secure/locked institutional environment, with an understanding of associated safety and security protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately track and manage dental instruments, including sharps counts, in compliance with facility procedures.
• Experience providing dental support across multiple clinic sites or departments
• Willingness and flexibility to travel between facilities and float as assigned.
• Familiarity with inventory control and chain of custody procedures within secure healthcare settings.
  
  
  

Special Requirements

• Candidates must have successfully completed the Infection Control Examination (ICE) administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
• Candidates must have successfully completed the Dental Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions, communicable and/or infectious diseases and some risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive individuals.



Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.