Dentist (35 Hour)

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a Dentist position at Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center Montville, CT. The position is first shift 35 hours a week, Monday-Friday, (exact hours may vary by location, between 7AM-3PM). 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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May require travel to any DOC facility.

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 comprehensive dental care to inmates under the supervision of CT DOC
• Perform clinical and radiographic examinations to diagnose conditions of the oral cavity and develop appropriate treatment plans
• Perform restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, surgical and periodontal treatments within the scope of DOC provided services
• Recognize and refer patients for specialty treatment as required
• Educate patient population in oral disease prevention
• Keeps accurate and thorough records of treatment
• May supervise dental students, dental hygiene students, or dental assisting students
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations on infection control
• Aids in Dental staff maintaining equipment and supply inventory
• Maintains security of dental instruments
• 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.