Dental Assistant - State of Connecticut - Accepting Applications through 1/22/26
Do you have experience performing 4 handed dentistry in an environment with strict OSHA-regulated infection control procedures? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is recruiting for a Dental Assistant (40 Hour) at the Willard Cybulski Correctional Institution in Somers, CT. In this role, you will have an opportunity in dental assisting procedures including, but not limited to restorative, prosthodontic, periodontic, endodontic and oral surgery.
Please note: this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies throughout State correctional facilities as openings occur at any of our 14 facility locations. We encourage all who meet the minimum qualifications and are interested to apply!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
SHIFT: This is a full-time, 40 hours a week position on first shift.
SCHEDULE: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday,
LOCATION: Willard Cybulski Correctional Institution (Somers, CT)
NOTE: This is a hazardous duty position. Selected candidates will be required to attend a 3-week hazardous duty (paid) training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT.
BENEFITS & BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
What we can offer you at a glance:
Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage;
Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and
A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees!
State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.
YOUR ROLE
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.
More details can be found in the class specification.
ABOUT US
Our Mission
The State of Connecticut, 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. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.
The Department of Correction provides comprehensive health care to the offender population that meets a community standard of care, and includes medical, mental health, dental, addiction and ancillary services, in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and consent decrees.
Our Facility
The Willard-Cybulski Correctional Institution and the Cybulski Community Reintegration Center protect the public and staff by providing a safe, secure and humane environment where offenders participate in a mandatory structured process that instills a high standard of accountability and an expectation of responsibility on the part of the offender. Privileges and awards are earned and any offender who fails to meet the set standards will engage in a process of corrective action.
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Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience in dental assistant work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Completion of a Dental Assisting Program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association may be substituted for the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in performing 4 handed dentistry
Experience working with Correctional or Forensic Populations.
Experience in the instrument counts during sterilization process and cleaning/maintaining the autoclave utilized for sterilization.
Experience maintaining dental vacuum filters, dental lines, & Dental Operatory Filter
Experience in diagnostic x-rays
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