Dental Hygienist E11

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Dental Hygienist E11

State of Michigan – MDOC Correctional Facility (secure perimeter)

Provide dental prophylaxis, calculus removal, and related oral hygiene to prisoners at the assigned Correctional Facility and other MDOC dental clinics. Assist in day‑to‑day clinic operations and provide chairside assistance to dentists. This is a test‑designated position (DART) with direct contact with inmates for over 50 % of the work time.

• Provide dental prophylaxis and calculus removal.
• Assist with the operation of the dental clinic, including chairside assistance of dentists.
• Maintain accurate patient records and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Participate in non‑custody new employee training (NCNET) and additional online training as required.

• Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Dental Hygienist.

Registered Dental Hygienist license issued by the Michigan Board of Dentistry.

Please attach a cover letter, résumé, official college transcript (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, or RFT), and any required documentation. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Submit applications through NEOGOV.

• Applicants must meet the state classified service ethical standards and report any conflict of interest.
• Conviction of a misdemeanor or felony is disqualifying until satisfactory completion of any court‑mandated sentence.

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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.

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MDOC 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.