Dentist

About the role

The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is dedicated to transforming lives for a safer Minnesota. We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities.

Responsibilities

• Takes dental histories of all patients upon admission in order to determine extent of care needed.
• Examines patients and administers tests so that dental malfunctions are discovered.
• Performs oral surgery as required in order to remedy dental malfunctions.
• Instructs dental assistants so that oral care can be provided to the patient.
• Orders laboratory examinations and analysis, x-rays, and specific medication so that complete dental care is provided.
• Keeps records and makes reports in order to document patients’ dental progress.
• Supervises qualified dental staff in order to deliver efficient service to patients.

Requirements

• Current licensure from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry to practice dentistry in Minnesota.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of general dentistry.
• Skill in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of dental diseases and injuries.
• Considerable knowledge of recent developments in the field of general dentistry and the characteristics and usages of modern drugs.
• Ability to establish and maintain a dental clinic environment.
• Ability to provide leadership in working with incarcerated individuals.
• Ability to supervise dental assistants and dental therapists in clinical dental practice.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of general dentistry.
• Skill in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of dental diseases and injuries.
• Considerable knowledge of recent developments in the field of general dentistry and the characteristics and usages of modern drugs.
• Ability to establish and maintain a dental clinic environment.
• Ability to provide leadership in working with incarcerated individuals.
• Ability to supervise dental assistants and dental therapists in clinical dental practice.

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of general dentistry.
• Ability to diagnose and treat dental diseases and injuries.
• Ability to establish and maintain a dental clinic environment.
• Ability to provide leadership in working with incarcerated individuals.
• Ability to supervise dental assistants and dental therapists in clinical dental practice.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support.
• Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Pay

• $70.85 - $104.35 / hourly.
• $147,934 - $217,882 / annually.

Schedule

• Day Shift.
• Varies.