Dental Hygienist E11

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Provide dental prophylaxis including calculus removal and related oral hygiene to prisoners at assigned Correctional Facility and other dental clinics as assigned.  Assist in the operation of the dental clinic including chair side assisting of dentists. This is a test-designated position (DART).  This position has direct contact with and responsibility over prisoners for more than 50% of work time. This position is located 100% within the secure perimeter of a Correctional Facility.
Provide dental prophylaxis including calculus removal and related oral hygiene to prisoners at assigned Correctional Facility and other dental clinics as assigned.  Assist in the operation of the dental clinic including chair side assisting of dentists. This is a test-designated position (DART).  This position has direct contact with and responsibility over prisoners for more than 50% of work time.  This position is located 100% within the secure perimeter of a Correctional Facility.
 

Licensure as a registered dental hygienist by the Michigan Board of Dentistry.

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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. 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.

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.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.