Dentist P15

Overview

The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) supports Michigan Veterans and is a Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC employs nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department, with benefits and services for military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about MDOC as a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

Provide dental services to prisoners at the assigned correctional facility and Northern Facility Dental Clinics as assigned. Services include, but are not limited to: diagnosis, operative/restorative, surgical (including extractions), endodontic, and prosthetic treatment. Document and record patient treatment information in accordance with Northern Facilities Dental Program guidelines to ensure performance compliance of supervised dental staff and to maintain the facility Dental Clinic operational modalities at MDOC Northern Facilities Dental Program standards.

Possession of a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctorate of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree.

No specific type or amount of experience is required.

Michigan licensure as a dentist. 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 the Public Acts of 1996.

Note:

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

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All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you are attaching transcripts, include a copy of official college transcripts indicating the specific degree earned and the conferred graduation date. For information about official transcripts, refer to the applicable policy. Unofficial or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.

If you need assistance uploading or attaching documents, contact the Office of Career Services at

The Department of Corrections may screen applicants with felony records in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants with misdemeanor or felony convictions are ineligible for employment until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. Employment in the state classified service requires high ethical standards; all employees must meet these standards. Employees must report any possible conflict of interest and be prepared to respond to related questions in the application process.

Ethical Standards and Conduct information is available in the application materials.

New hires and returning MDOC employees who have been away for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET)—40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on offender contact level and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.