Dental Hygienist - Lincoln

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services in Lincoln, NE is hiring a Dental Hygienist to provide preventive care within a correctional setting. A Nebraska license as a Dental Hygienist is required and the position may involve travel to different NDCS facilities.

Duties include prophylaxis, radiographs, topical agents, charting, and assisting a dentist. Pre-employment medical exam and drug test are required; a valid driver’s license is needed to cover multiple NDCS sites.

Qualifications

• Possess Nebraska license as a Dental Hygienist.
• Valid driver's license for travel to various facilities.
• Pass the pre‑employment medical exam and a drug test.
• Complete pre‑service training program.

Responsibilities

• Perform oral prophylaxis and radiographic exposures.
• Apply topical subgingival agents and preventive rinses/fluorides/sealants.
• Conduct charting, probing, screening, and referral for diagnosis.
• Assist a dentist in restorative or surgical work with instruments and materials.
• Provide oral health education and in‑service trainings.
• Obtain medical/dental histories and maintain patient records.

Education

Nebraska dental hygienist license

Valid driver's license

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $27.673

Job Posting: JR2026-00027622 Dental Hygienist - Lincoln (Open)

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating institutions statewide, which house approximately 5,800 inmates. The department's focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe." Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail]. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.

DUTIES

• Perform oral prophylaxis and coronal polishing; obtain radiographic exposures.
• Apply topical subgingival agents; apply or administer antimicrobial rinses, fluorides, sealants or other recognized topical agents for the prevention of oral disease.
• Conduct and assess preliminary charting, probing, screening examinations, and indexing of dental and periodontal disease, with referral, when appropriate, for a dental diagnosis by a licensed dentist.
• Assist a dentist in restorative or surgical work by preparing instruments, mixing materials, and aspirating the patient's mouth.
• May perform preliminary charting and screening examinations; oral health education, including workshops and in service training sessions on dental health; and all duties that a dental assistant who is not licensed is authorized to perform.
• Obtain medical and dental histories of patients and maintains dental records for use by a dentist in diagnosing the patients' dental condition.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Possess Nebraska license as a Dental Hygienist.

Legal Requirements

Licensure and authorization requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-1130 and 38-1131.

Other

Must have a valid driver's license for travel to various NDCS facilities. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the pre‑employment medical exam and a drug test. Once employed, all incumbents must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services pre‑service training program.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.