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Dental Assistant (Per Diem)


Job Location:

Enfield, NH - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 38 - 38
Posted: 10 October 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.


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.

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
  • MacDougall-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
Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

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Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state dental clinic this class is accountable for performing instrument exchange in all areas of dentistry and assisting dentists in other clinic functions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Performs instrument exchange procedures for operative dentistry (including general dentistry pedodontics prosthetics orthodontics periodontics and oral surgery);
  • Prepares dental restorative and prosthetic materials;
  • Assists in oral surgery as required;
  • Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations on infection control;
  • Prepares develops and mounts radiographs;
  • Records medical histories;
  • Prepares and performs daily maintenance of major equipment;
  • Maintains equipment and supply inventories;
  • Schedules appointments;
  • Prepares a variety of requests for individual diagnostic testing;
  • Processes billing and/or insurance information;
  • Illustrates proper preventive dental hygiene to individuals;
  • Assures completeness and accuracy of dental medical records;
  • Prepares reports and correspondence;
  • May send out reminder cards;
  • May participate in dental health information program;
  • May assist in taking radiographs;
  • May pour molds when necessary;
  • May act as triage and/or receptionist for incoming individual telephone calls;
  • Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Knowledge of dental assisting operative procedures;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
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 working in a correctional forensic or other secure/locked institutional environment with an understanding of associated safety and security protocols;
  • Demonstrated ability to accurately track and manage dental instruments including sharps counts in compliance with facility procedures;
  • Experience providing dental support across multiple clinic sites or departments;
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel between facilities and float as assigned;
  • Familiarity with inventory control and chain of custody procedures within secure healthcare settings.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Candidates must have successfully completed the Infection Control Examination (ICE) administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
  • Candidates must have successfully completed the Dental Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions communicable and/or infectious diseases and some risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive individuals.
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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Required Experience:

Junior IC


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