Dentist

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.

Duties

• Examination and evaluation of the oral condition of all Persons in our Care 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.
• Aid 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 – $121.56/hour. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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.
• For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.

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.