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Dental Hygienist (0.5 FTE)

State of Michigan
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jan 2026
💰 $83,840/yr($59,100/yr$83,840/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 4739HC-24-016-ECF-DNTLHYG

Department: Corrections - Oaks Correctional Facility

Job classification: Dental Hygienist E11

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Health Care Support

Summary



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.

This position provides dental prophylaxis, including calculus removal and related oral hygiene, to prisoners at the assigned Correctional Facility. The position may be assigned to perform duties at dental clinics in other facilities. The position assists in the operation of the dental clinic, including providing chairside assistance to dentists. This is a test-designated position (DART). This position has direct contact with prisoners for more than 50% of work time. This position is located 100% within the secure perimeter of a Correctional Facility

Examples of duties

Education
Possession of an associate's degree in dental hygiene.
 
Experience
Two years of experience as a dental hygienist.

Supplemental information

Licensure by the Board of Dentistry as a registered dental hygienist.
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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 

Company

State of Michigan

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