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New York State Civil Service Dentist 2 (50%) (NY HELPS) in Highland, New York
NY HELP Yes
Agency Children & Family Services, Office of
Title Dentist 2 (50%) (NY HELPS)
Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade 32
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $197796 to $197796 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 20
Workday
From 6 AM
To 6 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Ulster
Street Address Highland Residential Center - Health Services
629 N. Chodikee Lake Road
City Highland
State NY
Zip Code 12528
Minimum Qualifications Valid license and current New York State registration to practice dentistry in New York State and three years of full-time, post-licensure professional dentistry experience, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in a dental health care setting. You must also have kept abreast of current developments in dentistry through the completion of continuing education in the amount of at least 150 hours post-graduate education. Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration. This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Duties Description This Dentist 2 position is a direct service position. The incumbent will provide professional dental care for youth who are in the custody of OCFS by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth and gums. The Dentist 2 will perform a full-range of dental duties in connection with the treatment of dental diseases or dental health problems requiring corrective restorative or preventive measures as required by agency policy and procedures. PRIMARY CLINICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:• Conduct examinations of individuals teeth and surrounding oral structures utilizing x-rays, mouth mirrors and other diagnostic procedures and instruments to determine pathological or irregular conditions. • Treat dental diseases, injuries and malfunctions of teeth and gums. • Perform restoration of simple and compound cavities. • Administer anesthetics. • Perform oral surgery commensurate with professional qualifications. • Perform extractions of teeth. • Clean teeth by scaling calculus. • Treat teeth, mouth and gum infections with appropriate drugs or by surgery. • Maintain written records of individuals dental treatments. • Advise individuals about dental health practices. • Instruct and direct paraprofessional dental staff in the performance of auxiliary duties.Additional duties and schedule to be discussed in detail at interview.
Additional Comments This position will be filled on a part time basis. Therefore, the salary will be pro-rated based on the percentage worked.Salary Schedule for the position is as follows: Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 32 + Increased Hiring Rate ($28,588) + Geographic Differential ($35,000). All applicants must submit a copy of their current New York State registration to practice Dentistry. 1. All candidates applying for Dentist 2 must submit a certified computer printout of post-graduate continuing education courses completed (i.e., Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, or Dental Society of the State of New York). 2. Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.Background Investigation Requirements:1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
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Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Telephone 518-473-7936
Fax 518-473-6122
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - MED
52 Washington Street, 231 North
City Rensselaer
State NY
Zip Code 12144
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.