DENTIST II

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Allegany County Health Department

12501-12503 Willowbrook Road, SE

Cumberland, MD  21501

The Contractual Dentist II is the full performance level of work providing dental services to clients participating in a public health program or to physically disabled, mentally ill or developmentally disabled patients or clients at residential treatment facilities or to inmates of correctional facilities.  Employees in this classification may have supervisory responsibility for dental health care support staff and may provide advice and guidance to less experienced dentists.  This position will provide clinical dental services to children and low-income adults.  The preferred individual should have the desire to work with children as well as previous experience working with children.

Education:    Determined by the State Board of Dental Examiners under the licensing requirements for Dentists.

Experience:  Two years of experience in the practice of dentistry.

NOTE:

A Master’s degree in Public Health may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

The preferred candidate should have the desire to work with children as well as previous experience working with children.

1.  Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Dentist from the State Board of Dental Examiners, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215-2299.

2.  Candidates for positions in this classification must possess or be eligible to obtain controlled substances registration certificates as issued by the Federal government and the State of Maryland in order to prescribe narcotic medication.

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

1.  Applicants may be given a medical examination prior to appointment to determine their ability to perform the work of the position.

2.  Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

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.

This is a part-time contractual position with no benefits.

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.