What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDOC Dental Assistant - Canon City position at State of Colorado?
JOB
The mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC): If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and moreWho May Apply: This position is only open to Colorado state residents. Location: This position is located in Canon City. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position assists the dentist in providing routine and emergency dental care, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients in a prison clinical setting. Assures daily completion of dental clinic operations to include but not limited to scheduling, tool control, chemical control, infection control practices, bio hazardous waste, hazardous materials and radiation control, and exposure control regulations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Obtain digital x-rays;Set up restorative procedures;Educate inmates about preventive dental health care;Sterilize instruments and equipment;Dispose of medical contaminated waste;Interpret and adapt radiation safety and infection control guidelines and regulations to fit individual circumstances;Monitor and maintain intra-oral x-ray machines;Set schedule and perform preventive maintenance on dental equipment, trouble shoot and initiate work orders;Maintain inventory levels of supplies & chemicals, prioritizing usage based on expiration dates and re-ordering as needed; Ensure safety & security by maintaining a controlled environment for tools, chemicals & supplies;Maintain cleanliness of dental clinic;Under direction from the dentist, plan the workload and appointment schedule of inmates to achieve maximum efficiency;Triage urgency of dental requests for treatment, gather information, consult with dentist and schedule appropriately;Arrange transport of inmates for appointments if indicated;Monitor progress of prosthetic cases and determine how best to schedule these patients;Obtain signatures and track co-pay charges and submit them for approval;Maintain suitable filing system, supply usage, expiration dates and stock levels;Perform and log autoclave spore strip testing per Dental Service Standards;Responsible for monthly reports on all dental activities to Chief of Dental Services;May be required to travel to other facilities as needed to perform Dental Assistant services. May be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons. **You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Time sensitive correspondence will be sent via email from the Office of Human Resources, the Background Investigation Unit and info@governmentjobs.com so ensure that a working email address is included in your application. YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CHECK YOUR E-MAIL DAILY to include your spam and junk folders. After submitting your application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your application submission. If you do not receive this email, ensure that you have submitted the application, ensure the correct email address is listed in the application, and check your spam/junk folders. If you still do not receive an email, please contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.usToll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist, Ana Andersen, at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-723-3998. ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGSARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
The mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC): If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and moreWho May Apply: This position is only open to Colorado state residents. Location: This position is located in Canon City. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position assists the dentist in providing routine and emergency dental care, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients in a prison clinical setting. Assures daily completion of dental clinic operations to include but not limited to scheduling, tool control, chemical control, infection control practices, bio hazardous waste, hazardous materials and radiation control, and exposure control regulations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Obtain digital x-rays;Set up restorative procedures;Educate inmates about preventive dental health care;Sterilize instruments and equipment;Dispose of medical contaminated waste;Interpret and adapt radiation safety and infection control guidelines and regulations to fit individual circumstances;Monitor and maintain intra-oral x-ray machines;Set schedule and perform preventive maintenance on dental equipment, trouble shoot and initiate work orders;Maintain inventory levels of supplies & chemicals, prioritizing usage based on expiration dates and re-ordering as needed; Ensure safety & security by maintaining a controlled environment for tools, chemicals & supplies;Maintain cleanliness of dental clinic;Under direction from the dentist, plan the workload and appointment schedule of inmates to achieve maximum efficiency;Triage urgency of dental requests for treatment, gather information, consult with dentist and schedule appropriately;Arrange transport of inmates for appointments if indicated;Monitor progress of prosthetic cases and determine how best to schedule these patients;Obtain signatures and track co-pay charges and submit them for approval;Maintain suitable filing system, supply usage, expiration dates and stock levels;Perform and log autoclave spore strip testing per Dental Service Standards;Responsible for monthly reports on all dental activities to Chief of Dental Services;May be required to travel to other facilities as needed to perform Dental Assistant services. May be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons. **You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Time sensitive correspondence will be sent via email from the Office of Human Resources, the Background Investigation Unit and info@governmentjobs.com so ensure that a working email address is included in your application. YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CHECK YOUR E-MAIL DAILY to include your spam and junk folders. After submitting your application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your application submission. If you do not receive this email, ensure that you have submitted the application, ensure the correct email address is listed in the application, and check your spam/junk folders. If you still do not receive an email, please contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.usToll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist, Ana Andersen, at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-723-3998. ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGSARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
