DENTAL ASSISTANT I

This position is open to current Carroll County Health Department employees only.

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Carroll County Health Department 290 S Center Street, Westminster MD 21157

The main purpose of this merit part time position as a Dental Assistant plays a pivotal role in the provision of Dental Services at the Carroll County Health Department’s Medicaid Pediatric and Pregnant Women Dental Clinic. Position responsibilities include chairside assistance for dentist(s) including general administrative work such as room prep and charting, patient flow consisting of, but limited to greeting and discharge with follow up appointment scheduling, schedule oversight, daily room prep and maintenance, patient charting, daily infection control of operatories and dental instruments, inventory control and maintenance of equipment. As a member of the Oral Health Staff, the Dental Assistant may have community involvement and Emergency Preparedness responsibilities, as required.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of experience assisting a Dentist in the performance of dental care.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience as a Dental Assistant on a year for year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute listing as a Dental Assistant qualified in general duties on the roster of the Maryland Board of Dental Examiners for the required experience.

3. Applicants may substitute successful completion of Dental Assistant training program for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Dental Assistant classifications or Dental Assistant or Specialist specialty codes in the Dental field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.  

This position is open to current Carroll County Health Department employees only

1. Candidates for positions in this classification may be required to provide a registration card upon application that they are qualified to place and expose x-rays or radiographs and are listed as a Dental Assistant on the roster of the Maryland Board of Dental Examiners.

2. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete training in and maintain a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.