Dental Assistant

State of Wisconsin; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time 3.5 weeks to start

9 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life 보험

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Job summary

State of Wisconsin in Portage, WI is seeking a 0.8 FTE Dental Assistant to provide chairside support and clinic assistance in a corrections dental clinic. Responsibilities include charting, records, radiographs, models, sterilization, and patient education.

The role requires ongoing knowledge of dental assisting, materials, and procedures; duties include managing appointments, patient records, and inventory, with a focus on safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform dental assistant procedures including chairside assistance and expanded functions.
• Experience with charting, records, appointments, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside dental assistance and office support in a clinic.
• Manage appointments, patient records and inventory; maintain equipment sterilization.

Skills

Chairside dental assistance

Expanded functions

Radiographs

Infection control

Inventory management

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

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 evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a 0.8 FTE Dental Assistant position. This position is headquartered at Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage, WI.

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 $23.04/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. 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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Job Details

This position is not eligible for remote work. 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. Schedule: Monday- Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm

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 BLS by the American Heart Association and training in the use of the AED and have the ability to perform BLS and/or first aid to prevent loss of life and relieve suffering until appropriate care arrives.

Equal Opportunity and Veterans

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 Jordan Hampton, HR Specialist- Senior, at [e-mail].

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on November 4, 2026.

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