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Dental Assistant (40 Hour)

Recruitment # 260109-2341FK-001

Location Somers, CT

Date Opened 1/14/2026 10:00:00 AM

Salary $52,427* - $71,073/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 1/22/2026 11:59:00 PM

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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 (http://www.ct.gov/doc) ) is recruiting for a Dental Assistant (40 Hour) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2341FK&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) 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 (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/miscellaneous/facilities) . 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 (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/facility/willard-ci) (Somers, CT)

+ NOTE: This is a hazardous duty (https://www.osc.ct.gov/empret/hazduty/workshop/hazdprint.htm) 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 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

What we can offer you at a glance:

+ Industry leading health benefits (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-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 (http://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPsummer2021.pdf) 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

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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 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2341FK&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) .

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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Selection Plan

NEW : Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ)

Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

+ Please include your licensing credentials within your application.

+ Be sure to select all DOC facility locations (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/miscellaneous/facilities) you are interested and commutable to.

+ This is a hazardous duty (https://www.osc.ct.gov/empret/hazduty/workshop/hazdprint.htm) * position.

+ Selected candidates will be required to attend training a 3 week training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=KIT) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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 [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Samantha Rivera, HR Specialist via email: [email protected]

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;

+ 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 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

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.

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