Dental Assistant (35 Hour)

The Department of Developmental Services - Southbury Training School (STS) has a part-time 32 hours per week opportunity for a Dental Assistant.

This position is 1st Shift - 8:30am - 5:00pm on Tuesday through Friday.
Regular Days Off - Saturday, Sunday & Monday, however, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application

Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

If selected for further consideration, State employees may be required to provide last 2 service ratings and non-state employees may be required to provide 2 current letters of professional reference.

Must have a valid drivers license. Will be required to travel.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Norma Rivera at Norma.Rivera@ct.gov or (203)294-5104.

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.

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 patient diagnostic testing; processes billing and/or insurance information; illustrates proper preventive dental hygiene to patients; 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 patient and telephone calls; performs related duties as required.

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

One (1) year of experience in dental assistant work.

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.

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and or/Developmental Disabilities

• Good writing and communication skills

• Computer proficiency (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)

1. Candidates must have successfully completed the Infection Control Examination (ICE) administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).*

2. Candidates must have successfully completed the Dental Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

*NOTE: Current Connecticut dental assistants who have not passed the DANB Infection Control Examination prior to July 1, 2018 still have nine months to receive on the job training by a licensed dentist to prepare for and pass the examination. New Connecticut dental assistants hired after July 1, 2018 have nine (9) months to receive on the job training by a licensed dentist to prepare for and pass the examination if they have not done so already.

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 patients.

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.  If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Renee LaBarge, DDS EEO Director at 860.418.6022 or renee.labarge@ct.gov.