Dental Assistant

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 (Plymouth, Sheboygan County)

Oakhill Correctional Institution (Oregon, Dane County)

Oshkosh Correctional Institution (Oshkosh, Winnebago County)

Redgranite Correctional Institution (Redgranite, Waushara County)

Stanley Correctional Institution (Stanley, Chippewa County)

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 $19.92 / hour . Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire.

A probationary period is required.

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.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive package featuring :

including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.

Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• An exceptional including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged .
• The helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the program.
• Please click for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click to explore employment benefits on the website.

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Part-time employees will receive some of the benefits listed above on a prorated basis. Candidates hired into positions that are less than 60% of a full-time position may not be eligible for all benefits.

If you are invited to interview, the invitation will specify if the position is full time or if part time the percentage or hours per week.

Job Details

This position is not eligible for remote work. Most positions regularly work day-time hours Monday Friday.Specifics can be discussed at time of interview.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt.

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 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.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection.Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

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Qualifications

Qualified Applicants will :

• Be able to perform dental assistant procedures including chairside assistance and expanded functions such as assisting for restorative, endodontic, prosthetic and oral surgical procedures
• Have experience performing filing and using a personal computer for tasks such as : general communication and correspondence, report preparation, and inventory control.
• Have Knowledge in areas such as : Infection control practices, sterilization techniques and aseptic procedures.Dental laboratory & radiology procedures, including safety precautions.

Dental nomenclature and names of dental instruments and equipment.Dental materials, their use, and storage procedures.First Aid ProceduresEthical standards of dental practice.

Special Requirement : Must maintain certification in CPR by the American Heart Association and training in the use of the AED and have the ability to perform CPR and / or first aid to prevent loss of life and relieve suffering until appropriate care arrives.