STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Dentist (35 Hour)

Recruitment #201218-4940DX-001

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Introduction



Are you looking to make a difference and serve the public? 
We have an exciting opportunity for you! 

Our Mission: 

The 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. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders. 

Highlights of this role: 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is seeking a highly motivated and experienced licensed Dentist to join our team at the Carl Robinson Correctional Institute located in beautiful Enfield, CT. Being just minutes from the highway and the state border, we truly have all of New England at our fingertips. 

This position is first shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (35 hour). This schedule will allow you to make an impact, while also being able to experience a terrific work life balance! 

The incumbent in this position will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive dental care, examinations to diagnose, treat and educate patients on their oral conditions/diseases. 

What we can offer you: 

  • A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV);
  • Retire in 25 years - with pension & leading healthcare benefits;
  • Excellent health benefits along with supplemental benefits; 
  • A challenging yet rewarding experience. 
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Selection Plan

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s). 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. 

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies. 

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Tyler Cashman at Tyler.Cashman@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will possess:
  • Experience with restorative, prosthodontic, periodontic, endodontic and oral surgery. 

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.





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