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DENTAL ASSISTANT I

FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #15-004228-0002

GRADE

7

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Charles County Health Department

4545 Crain Highway

White Plains, MD  20695

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide dental assistance support to  the department's oral health clinical and health promotional services as per program guidelines, agency policies and within the State of Maryland dental assistant certification's scope of practice and oral Health Department's standards of care and practice. The successful candidate must have a Dental Radiation Technologist License to place and expose radiographs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:    Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of high school equivalence 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 for the required education on a year for year basis for the required education.

2.  Candidates listed as a dental assistant qualified in general duties on the roster of the Maryland Board of Dental Examiners will meet the experience requirements.

3.  Applicants may substitute a completed 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.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must have a Dental Radiation Technologist License to place and expose radiographs.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

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

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. 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. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689. 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, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov.




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