Review Vacancy
AgencyHealth, Department of - Helen Hayes Hospital
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $191158 to $191158 Annually
Duties Description Since 1957, the Dental Clinic at Helen Hayes Hospital has continually provided a full scope of dental services to individuals with physical challenges and intellectual impairments. It serves a population of patients with special needs who are primarily referred to the program from group residential settings. The Dental Clinic is a model program for the treatment of patients who present the most challenging dental cases, as well the training of specialized dental professionals in this area. The Clinic serves approximately 1,330 dental/hygienist visits per year and provides a highly specialized service to meet the needs of it's patients who, due to medical conditions, typically have special needs when it comes to dental care.
The Dentist 1, Grade 30, will provide the full range of professional dental services, including: Examinations of individuals teeth and surrounding oral structures utilizing x-rays, mouth mirrors, and other diagnostic procedures and instruments to determine pathological or irregular conditions; Treats dental diseases, injuries and malfunctions of teeth and gums; Performs restoration of simple and compound cavities; Performs single and multiple extractions of teeth; Cleans and treats teeth, mouth, and gum infections with appropriate drugs or by surgery; Maintains written records of individuals’ dental treatments; and advises individuals about dental health practices.
Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive NYS HELPS Qualifications - Possession of a license and current registration to practice dentistry in New York State.
Current New York State employees - One or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position that is eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to a Dentist 1.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have two to three years of experience providing dental care to patients with physical and developmental disabilities.
Additional Comments One permanent, competitive or non-competitive full-time appointment. *Candidates looking for less than full time work will be considered.
Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
Posted salary range includes an increased minimum of $27,544, plus an additional geographic pay differential of $35,000 and downstate adjustment of $4,000.
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
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For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
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Name Human Resources Management
Email Address human.resources@helenhayeshosp.org
Address
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to human.resources@helenhayeshosp.org, with Reference Dentist 1 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources, Helen Hayes Hospital, Bldg 22, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993, or by fax to (845) 786-4783. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.