Dentist (35 Hour)

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a Dentist position in Enfield, CT. The position is first shift 35 hours a week, Monday-Friday, (exact hours may vary by location, between 7AM-3PM). Position does cover other local facilities in addition to Carl Robinson Correctional Institution. Other Facilities include: Northern Correctional institution, and Osborn Correctional Institution. Incumbents in this class may be exposed to communicable and/or infectious disease, moderately disagreeable conditions, and assaultive and/or abusive patients within the confines of a prison environment.

*This is a Hazardous Duty Position and offers a pension plan, the State Employees Retirement System Tier IV. It also offers excellent health benefits along with additional supplemental benefits.

We look forward to you joining our dynamic team.

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This position covers Carl Robinson Correctional institution, Northern Correctional institution, and Osborn Correctional Institution. Travel between all three is required.

All applicants must include a resume within the “Resume Tab” of the application. During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut. Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity.

Should you have questions pertaining to this posting or about additional incentives, contact Patrick Pathammavong at Patrick.Pathammavong@ct.gov.  

In state facilities this class is accountable for performing professional dental and oral surgical work.

Provides preventive dental maintenance and acute dental care including oral examinations and diagnoses, operative and prosthetic dentistry, exodontia, periodontia, radiology and prophylaxis; consults with physicians in order to aid in medical diagnoses by investigating possible foci of dental and oral infections which might affect physical condition of clients; requests laboratory tests and x-rays; administers drugs; responds to dental emergencies; educates clients and staff on importance of good oral health and dental services offered by facility; may participate in instruction of dental residents and dental assistant students; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of principles and practices of dental operative techniques and dental surgery; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license as a dentist issued by the Connecticut State Department of Health Services in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes

Strong knowledge of dental procedures including, but not limited to: restorative, prosthodontic, periodontic, endodontic and oral surgery. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to work with indirect supervision. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment. Excellent attendance records.

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.

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.