Clinical Expanded Function Dental Assistant
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Dental Aide
State of Michigan
Corrections - Central Michigan Correctional Facility
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$22.71 - $29.14
per hour
Type
Full Time
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SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves assisting dentists in providing dental care to inmates at a correctional facility in Michigan, including tasks like preparing patients and supporting procedures.
It's a hands-on role in a prison setting, requiring reliability and comfort working in a secure environment.
A good fit would be someone with basic dental assisting experience or training, who is detail-oriented and committed to public service, especially veterans who may receive priority.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- For Dental Aide 6: No prior experience required
- For Dental Aide 7: One year of experience as a Dental Aide 6 or equivalent
- For Dental Aide E8: Two years of experience as a Dental Aide, including one year at level 7 or equivalent
- Completion of a one-year dental assistance program may substitute for experience at E8 level
- Possession of radiography certification if required for the position (Michigan Board of Dentistry approved)
- No felony convictions or pending felony charges, per Public Act 140 of 1996
Full Job Description
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department.
The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.
To provide dental assistance to the dentist while providing care to the prisoners of the Central Michigan Correctional Facility and other Kinross Administration/Northern Facilities as assigned.
Requirements
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Dental Aide 6
No specific type or amount is required.
Dental Aide 7
One year of experience equivalent to a Dental Aide 6.
Dental Aide E8
Two years of experience equivalent to a Dental Aide, including one year equivalent to a Dental Aide 7.
Qualifications
Alternate Education and Experience
Dental Aide E8
Completion of a one-year program in dental assistance may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Additional Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Some positions within this class series require possession of a radiography certification which involves completion of a dental radiography course taught in a program approved by the Michigan Board of Dentistry, pursuant to the Board of Dentistry, Administrative Rule R338.11307.
The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of 1996.
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All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date.
More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here.
(un-official or web based transcripts will not be accepted) If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.
Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services.
All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.
Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.
All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.
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