Dentist P15

Michigan State Police; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dentist to provide essential dental services within a correctional facility. This role involves diagnosing and treating dental issues, performing surgical procedures, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the health of a diverse patient population while working in a secure environment. Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Dental Surgery or Medical Dentistry and possess a strong commitment to ethical standards. Join a team that values service and integrity in a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Doctorate of Medical Dentistry degree is required.
• No specific type or amount of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services including diagnosis, surgical treatment, and prosthetics.
• Document patient treatment information and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Dental Diagnosis

Operative/Restorative Dentistry

Surgical Procedures

Prosthetic Treatment

Education

Doctorate of Dental Surgery

Doctorate of Medical Dentistry

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

Provide Dental Services to prisoners at assigned Correctional Facility and other Dental Clinics as assigned by the Dental Director. These Dental Services include, but are not limited to: diagnosis, operative/restorative, surgical (including extractions), and prosthetic treatment. To document and record patient treatment information, as required by Dental Program guidelines, to ensure performance compliance of supervised Dental Staff, to provide patient care in accordance with established and perceived “standard of care guidelines” and to maintain the facility Dental Clinic operational modalities at MDOC Dental Program standards. This is a test-designated position. This position has direct contact with and supervisory responsibility over prisoners for more than 50% of work time. This position is located 100% within the secure perimeter of a Correctional Facility.

** Please Note: The pay range on this posting for classified Dentists in the Michigan Department of Corrections includes a 20% critical pay increase.

Education
Possession of a Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Doctorate of Medical Dentistry degree.

Experience
No specific type or amount is required.

The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of the Public Acts of 1996. Michigan licensure as a dentist is required. NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

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. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. (un-official or web based transcripts will not be accepted)

If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.

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.

**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

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.