Dental Hygienist E11
State of Michigan
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Dental Hygienist E11
State of Michigan
Corrections - Chippewa Correctional Facility
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$29.55 - $41.92
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for a dental hygienist working in a Michigan state prison, where you'll provide oral health care like cleanings, exams, and education to inmates at the Chippewa Correctional Facility.
It involves a structured environment with security protocols, making it suitable for licensed dental professionals who are comfortable in high-security settings and interested in public service.
Veterans are especially encouraged to apply due to the department's supportive policies for military members.
Key Requirements
- Valid license as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Michigan
- Associate's degree or higher in dental hygiene from an accredited program
- Experience performing dental cleanings, X-rays, and patient education
- Ability to work in a correctional facility with security clearances and protocols
- Strong communication skills for interacting with diverse patient populations
- Certification in basic life support (BLS) or CPR
- Commitment to following infection control and safety standards
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.
This position provides dental prophylaxis, including calculus removal and related oral hygiene, to prisoners at the assigned Correctional Facility. The position may be assigned to perform duties at dental clinics in other facilities. The position assists in the operation of the dental clinic, including providing chairside assistance to dentists. This is a test-designated position (DART). This position has direct contact with prisoners for more than 50% of work time. This position is located 100% within the secure perimeter of a Correctional Facility
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Requirements
Education
Possession of an associate's degree in dental hygiene.
Experience
Two years of experience as a dental hygienist.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
License to practice dental hygiene in the State of Michigan.
Additional Information
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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