What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist (Office/On-Site) position at State of Connecticut - Department of Correction?
Are you a highly motivated licensed Dentist looking to make an impact?
If so, we encourage you to discover this opportunity!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking highly motivated and experienced licensed Dentists to join our team at the Carl Robinson Correctional Institution in Enfield, CT. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available and recent graduates are encouraged to apply!
Our Mission:
Position Highlights:
The Carl Robinson Correctional Institution currently has full-time and part-time positions available.
The full-time position will work on first shift, Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The part-time position will work on first shift, 3 days per week, from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
The incumbent in this position will discover the opportunity to:
- Provide comprehensive dental care;
- Provide examinations to diagnose;
- Treat and educate patients on their oral conditions/diseases;
- Engage in a rewarding career;
- Work with a collaborative team to achieve success;
- Make an impact in the public sector.
What we can offer you:
State of Connecticut employees participate in a comprehensive benefits plan including:
- A hazardous duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV);
- Retire in 25 years (prorated for part-time employees) - with pension & healthcare benefits;
- Excellent health benefits along with additional supplemental benefits;
- State license reimbursement;
- Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program;
- A challenging yet rewarding experience!
Learn more about our dynamic team in DOC Health Services
Selection Plan
Application Process:
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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.
Selection Process:
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.
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.
Contact Information:
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 in all aspects of general Dentistry;
- Experience in oral surgery including simple and surgical extraction;
- Experience in 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.
