Dental Assistant; Per Diem - DH

Position: Dental Assistant (Per Diem) - #260604-2342DH-001
Introduction

Our Mission:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction 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. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

The Connecticut Department of Correction is recruiting for a Dental Assistant (Per Diem). The current vacancy is located at York Correctional Institution in East Lyme, CT. This recruitment may be used to fill additional future vacancies at correctional facilities across the state as openings occur.

In this role, you may be required to travel to other DOC facilities depending on operational needs.

POSITION DETAILS

This is a Per Diem position on first shift. Schedule will be on weekdays between 7:00am and 3:00pm. The primary assignment will be at York CI in East Lyme but travel to other facilities may be required.

As a Dental Assistant with us, you will have the opportunity to:

* Assist with procedures involving restorative, prosthodontic, periodontic, endodontic and oral surgery;

* Prepare dental restorative and prosthetic materials;

* Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations on infection control;

* Record medical histories.

Please note:

this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies throughout State correctional facilities as openings occur at the following facilities/locations:

* Bridgeport Correctional Institution - Bridgeport, CT

* Brooklyn Correctional Institution - Brooklyn, CT

* Cheshire Correctional Institution - Cheshire, CT

* Corrigan Correctional Center - Montville, CT

* Garner Correctional Institution - Newtown, CT

* Hartford Correctional Center - Hartford, CT

* Mac Dougall-Walker Correctional Institution - South Suffield, CT

* Manson Youth Institution - Cheshire, CT

* New Haven Correctional Center - New Haven, CT

* Osborn Correctional Institution - Somers, CT

* Robinson Correctional Institution - Enfield, CT

* Willard Cybulski Correctional Institution - Enfield, CT

* York Correctional Institution - East Lyme, CT

ABOUT US

The York Correctional Institution is a high-security facility. It serves as the state's only institution for female offenders. It serves all superior courts in Connecticut and manages all pretrial and sentenced female offenders, whatever their security level. In 2008 the institution was named the Facility of the Year by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care for its excellence in health service delivery.

The accompanying accreditation has been renewed as of June of 2011.

The programming units at the facility have an extensive array of positive interventions for the population, including the 80-bed intensive, inpatient drug treatment unit, the Marilyn Baker House.

For an inside look at how healthcare employees can Make an ImpaCT in a correctional setting, watch the video below!

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

* Meet

Minimum Qualifications:

Ensure you meet the

Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

* Educational Credits:
List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

* Resume Policy:
Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

* Preferred Shift/

Location:

Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

* Timely Submission:
All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing…