Dentistry: Dental Hygienist

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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 position is located 100% within the secure perimeter of a Correctional Facility.

Possession of an associate's degree in dental hygiene.

Two years of experience as a dental hygienist.

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

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Please attach your cover letter, resume, and your OFFICIAL college transcript to your application. seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date. A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as 'Unofficial.' The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. 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. un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted)

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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.

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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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