Dental Assistant

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide essential chairside assistance in an institutional dental clinic. The ideal candidate will manage patient records, maintain equipment cleanliness, and possess knowledge of dental procedures. With a competitive salary and benefits, this role offers meaningful work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation

Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Exceptional pension plan including lifetime retirement payment

Optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program for health and welfare support

Qualifications

• Ability to perform dental assistant procedures including chairside assistance.
• Experience with filing and using a personal computer for tasks.
• Knowledge of dental materials and sterilization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside dental assistance and office support services.
• Manage patient records and appointments, as well as inventory.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of dental equipment.

Skills

Infection control practices

Sterilization techniques

Aseptic procedures

Education

Certification in CPR by the American Heart Association

Job description

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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 benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program 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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here 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.

For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

Applicants will be asked about their:

• Ability to perform dental assistant procedures including chairside assistance and expanded functions such as assisting for restorative, endodontic, prosthetic and oral surgical procedures.
• 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 Procedures
• Ethical 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.

How To Apply

To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

The initial screening prior to interview is based on your response to the screening questionnaire. Submitted information will be evaluated and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Questions can be directed to Gabriella Dizon, HR Assistant, at [e-mail].

Recruiting Locations with Dental Assistant Positions (See Above for Vacancies):

Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility (Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County)

Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)

Drug Abuse Correctional Center (Winnebago, Winnebago County)

Fox Lake Correctional Institution (Fox Lake, Dodge County)

Green Bay Correctional Institution (Green Bay, Brown County)

Jackson Correctional Institution (Black River Falls, Jackson County)

Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution HSU (Plymouth, Sheboygan County)

Lincoln Hills & Copper Lakes Schools (Irma, Lincoln County)

Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County)

New Lisbon Correctional Institution (New Lisbon, Juneau County)

Oakhill Correctional Institution HSU (Oregon, Dane County)

Oshkosh Correctional Institution (Oshkosh, Winnebago County)*

Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution HSU (Prairie du Chien, Crawford County)*

Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, Racine County)

Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (Racine, Racine County)*

Redgranite Correctional Institution (Redgranite, Waushara County)*

Stanley Correctional Institution (Stanley, Chippewa County)

Sturtevant Transitional Facility (Sturtevant, Racine County)

Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County)

Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)

Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (Boscobel, Grant County)*

An * after the facility indicates the presence of Part-Time positions in the facility.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. This posting will be up until: Wednesday September 10, 2025. At that time, we anticipate creating a new job opening to continue recruiting for this classification, and individuals will need to reapply to be considered. Applications are processed every other week, usually on Thursdays. After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation. The register created from this announcement will be used to fill vacancies, statewide, as they occur for up to 6 months.

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