Dentist P15

About the role

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC employs nearly 1,500 veterans and active military members across the department. The department offers numerous benefits and services to support its military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide Dental Services to prisoners at assigned Correctional Facilities and other Dental Clinics, as assigned.
• Include diagnosis, operative/restorative, surgical (including extractions), and prosthetic treatment.
• Document and record patient treatment information, as required by Dental Program guidelines.
• Ensure performance compliance of supervised Dental Staff.
• Provide patient care in accordance with established and perceived "standard of care guidelines."
• Maintain the facility Dental Clinic operational modalities at MDOC Dental Program standards.

Requirements

• Possession of Controlled Substance and U.S.D.E.A Registration is preferred.
• This is a test-designated position.
• This position has direct contact with and supervisory responsibility over prisoners for more than 50% of work time.
• This position is located 100% within the secure perimeter of a Correctional Facility.

Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Doctorate of Medical Dentistry degree.
• No specific type or amount of experience is required.
• Dentist P15: No specific type or amount of experience is required.

Skills

• Ability to work in a secure environment.
• Knowledge of standard dental procedures and protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 plans for retirement savings.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual longevity bonuses.
• Military pay differential.
• Tuition reduction for education and training.

Pay

The pay range on this posting for classified Dentists in the Michigan Department of Corrections includes a 20% critical pay increase.

Schedule

Positions are located at various correctional facilities throughout the state. You may select your preferred work location and shift availability under the supplemental questions listed on the posting when you apply.