Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 07/06/21
Applications Due: 10/06/21
Vacancy ID: 88423

Position Information

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleDentist 1 or 2 - Pending DOB Approval

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade30

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $105355 to $141764 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Franklin

Street Address 2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

StateNY

Zip Code12986

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Transfer Qualifications: Any Current Dentist 1 or 2
Anyone eligible for a 70.1 transfer.

Promotional Opportunities: Anyone currently reachable on the Civil Service list.

Provisional Appointment: In the event that there is not a valid eligible list, candidates who
meet the qualifications below may be qualified for a provisional
appointment.

Minimum Qualifications: Dentist 1: On or before the date of filing your application, you must possess a valid license and registration to practice dentistry in New York State.

Dentist 2: The Dentist 3 examination is currently used to fill positions in this title.
For qualified employees of New York State, you must have had twelve months of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Dentist 1.
For all other qualified individuals, on or before the date of the examination, you must have a valid license and registration to practice dentistry in New York State AND have three years of full-time post licensure dentistry experience, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in a dental health care setting.

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Reports directly to the Deputy Director 2.
• Supervision of subordinate staff.
• Function as general dentist practitioners and also administer institution dental programs. Administrative activities are characterized by responsibility for performing employee counseling’s, consulting on acute dental conditions.
• Coordinates dental services with other clinical specialists, training staff, preparing budget and ordering and maintaining dental equipment and supplies.
• Perform full range of professional dental tasks in connection with the diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases, injuries and malfunctions of teeth and gums as prescribed by agency policy and procedures.
• Examinations of patients, teeth and surrounding oral structures utilizing x-rays, mouth mirrors and other diagnostic procedures and instruments to determine pathological or irregular conditions.
• Performs restoration of simple and compound cavities with such materials as cement and amalgam. Administers local anesthetics via hypodermic syringes. Administers inhalation anesthetics such as nitrous oxide.
• Performs oral surgery commensurate with professional qualifications. Performs single and multiple extractions of teeth.
• Cleans teeth by scaling calculus. Treats teeth, mouth and gum infections with appropriate drugs or by surgery.
• Maintains written records of patients’ dental treatments.
• Determines need for dental and prosthetic appliances by studying patients to determine restoration needed. Takes mouth impressions and bite registrations for crowns, jackets, dentures and bridges, etc.
• Arrange in service training for dental staff.
• Development of policy and procedures relating to dental department and care.

Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by October 6, 2021 to:
Sunmount-OHRM
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
E-Mail: opwdd.sm.sunmount.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 359-4150
Fax: (518) 359-4161
Please reference the above EOA # 21-46 in all correspondence.

Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Position may be eligible for Loan Forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program:
• For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Sunmount OHRM

Telephone 518-359-4150

Fax 518-359-4161

Email Address opwdd.sm.sunmount.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

State NY

Zip Code 12986

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease Note that this position has been approved for increased hiring salary under section 130.4 of Civil Service Law.
Please reference the above EOA # 21-46 in all correspondence.