DENTIST I (DENTIST (PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL))

Maryland AG; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Maryland AG in Westminster, MD seeks a part-time contract dentist to provide dental examinations, radiographs, and general care at the Carroll County Health Department. The role may be on-site or at off-site events, with opportunities to guide junior dental staff.

The position requires a current Maryland dental license, potential eligibility for controlled substances registration, CPR training, and prior experience in a clinical or health-department setting.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
• Experience working with a local health department or similar clinical setting.
• Current license as a Dentist from the Maryland State Board (required).

Responsibilities

• Provide dental examinations, obtain radiographs, and deliver general dental care.
• Guide lower-level dental healthcare personnel within the program.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish and English

Health department experience

Education

Licensed Dentist (Maryland State Board)

Job description

GRADE

STD0024

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Carroll County Health Department Westminster, MD 21157

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this part-time contractual position is to provide dental services, including conducting oral examinations, obtaining radiographs and providing general dental care. This position will also provide guidance to lower-level dental healthcare personnel within the program. These services may be provided on-site or at off-site events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:� �Determined by the State Board of Dental Examiners under the licensing requirements for Dentists.
• Experience: None.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Bilingual in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
• 2. Experience working with a local health department or similar clinical setting.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 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 issued by the federal government and the State of Maryland in order to prescribe narcotic medications.
• 3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete training in and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Applicants for this classification 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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. 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.

BENEFITS

• Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract, and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.
• You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
• Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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