Dental Assistant Jobs in United States Recruiting by Department of Corrections Executive Leadership

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The is currently accepting applications for Dental Assistant

Current Vacancies:

Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)

Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution HSU (Plymouth, Sheboygan County)

Oakhill Correctional Institution HSU (Oregon, Dane County)

Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County)

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Position Summary

These positions provide chairside dental assistance and office support services in an institution dental clinic.

Duties may include charting, maintaining records, processing radiographs, preparing molds and models, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and providing patients care instructions.

This position will need to keep current on dental assisting, dental materials, and office procedures.

This position will also be involved in managing appointments, patient records, and inventory.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 06-11 with a starting pay rate of $19.52/hour .

Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire.

Candidates with no prior permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin in the past 5 years may be eligible to accept a sign-on bonus of $2,000. The sign-on bonus will be paid in two installments: $1000 on the first paycheck and $1000 with the paycheck for the pay period in which the employee attains permanent status (usually 1 year). (UW System employment isn’t disqualifying.)

To receive the bonus, a candidate must sign an agreement indicating they will remain in that position for a year. If the candidate leaves their position prior to completing the one year, they may be required to reimburse the initial payment.

Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

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Qualifications

Qualified Applicants will:

Be able to perform dental assistant procedures including:

Have Knowledge of:

Have Experience in administrative tasks such as:

Special Requirement: Dental assistants will need to obtain and maintain certification in CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and be able to perform said actions as needed.