Dental Aide

State of Michigan•Manistee, MI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

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. To provide dental assistance to the dentist while providing care to the prisoners of the assigned Correctional Facility and other Kinross Administration/Northern Facilities as assigned.

Requirements

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Dental Aide 6: No specific type or amount is required.
Dental Aide 7: One year of experience equivalent to a Dental Aide 6.
Dental Aide E8: Two years of experience equivalent to a Dental Aide, including one year equivalent to a Dental Aide 7.
Completion of a one-year program in dental assistance may be substituted for the experience requirement for Dental Aide E8.
Some positions within this class series require possession of a radiography certification which involves completion of a dental radiography course taught in a program approved by the Michigan Board of Dentistry, pursuant to the Board of Dentistry, Administrative Rule R338.11307.
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 1996.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide dental assistance to the dentist while providing care to the prisoners of the assigned Correctional Facility and other Kinross Administration/Northern Facilities as assigned.