STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Lead Dentist (40 Hour)

Recruitment #180514-7320DZ-001

Introduction

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks qualified individuals for the position of LEAD DENTIST within the Administrative & Support Services Division.  POSITION # CV 106007.  This position is location in the Dental Clinic at Connecticut Valley Hospital, Middletown, CT  06457.  This is a full-time, forty  (40)  hours per week position.  The Schedule, as follows:  Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please ensure that your application is complete.  You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.

If selected for further consideration, candidates will be requested to supply a copy of their License to practice dentistry in Connecticut and State Employees may be required to provide their last two (2) Service Ratings and Non-State Employees may be required to provide two (2) Letters of Reference.

Questions regarding this Position should be directed to Deb Robinson, DMHAS HR, (860) 262-5819 or Deborah.A.Robinson@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In state facilities this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor responsible for the clinical dental program as well as for performing dental and oral surgical work.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Coordinates unit workflow; determines priorities; assigns and reviews work; establishes and maintains unit procedures; provides staff training and assistance; conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; acts as liaison to other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; performs dental and oral surgical work as outlined in Dentist class specification; oversees ordering of supplies and equipment and ensures equipment properly maintained; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of dental surgery with particular reference to oral pathology; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; skill in dental operative techniques; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience as a dentist.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice dentistry in Connecticut.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain clients and may be exposed to disagreeable conditions, communicable and/or infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive clients.

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.