Introduction
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 cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The is currently accepting applications for Dentist at the locations below:
Current Vacancies:
Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge 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)
Oshkosh Correctional Institution (Oshkosh, Winnebago County)
Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (Racine, Racine County)
including (for full-time employees) a minimum of 3.5 weeks of combined vacation and personal holiday per year, 9 paid legal holidays, and up to 16.25 days of accrued sick time that can roll over from year to year. : Excellent and affordable health, vision, life, and dental insurance. An exceptional including a lifetime retirement payment. An optional tax-advantaged . DOC is a qualifying employer for the program. The provides tools and resources to help participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. A free and confidential offering employees and their immediate family/dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. Please click for a quick downloadable summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click to explore State of Wisconsin employment benefits on the website.
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.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the practice of general dentistry and all matters requiring professional judgment; monitoring dental disease, restoring and maintaining dental function, and assisting in the maintenance of good dental health and well-being of persons in our care (PIOC).
Duties include the examination and evaluation of the oral condition of all PIOCs upon admission and at periodic intervals; performance of diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontic, endodontic, prosthodontics, adjunctive and emergency, and oral surgery; referral of specialized orthodontic and complex treatment to community specialists; direction of the clinical activities of ancillary dental personnel; assistance in completion and submission of monthly and annual dental activity reports; provision of dental health education on an individual and group basis; provision of care and maintenance of dental equipment, direction of infection control procedures and elimination of biohazards within the dental operatory.
This position aids the Dental Director in other related dental duties when not providing direct dental care.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 10-50 with a starting pay of $89.81 – $109.28/hour . ($186,804 - $227,302)
Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A twelve-month probationary period is required.
Remote work options not available for these positions.
Job Details
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.
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Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must possess current Wisconsin licensure in Dentistry or be licensed in another state and be eligible to obtain Wisconsin licensure by time of appointment.
This position will require:
Experience applying the theory, principles and practice of general dentistry Performing required dental procedures Guiding, monitoring, and evaluating the work of ancillary dental personnel Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with associate personnel and services