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Job Class: Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant

Agency: Corrections Dept

+ **Job ID** : 85624

+ **Location** : St. Cloud

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/28/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/10/2025

+ **Hiring Agency** : Department of Corrections

+ **Division/Unit** : Health, Recovery & Programming

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift/7:00 am - 3:30 pm

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 30% of the time

+ **Dental HygienistSalary Range:** $32.79 - $43.51 / hourly; $68,465 - $90,848 / annually

+ **Dental AssistantSalary Range:** $24.05 - $30.98 / hourly; $50,216 - $64,686 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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 State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WAS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSTING, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Positions will be filled in either the Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant job classification. The classification level (Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant) in which the positions are filled will be determined based on the qualifications of the selected applicants.

The Dental Hygienist/Assistant performs duties to assist Dentists in providing dental care to incarcerated individuals. Responsibilities include:

+ Performs prophylactic work such as cleaning, polishing and scaling teeth.

+ Instructs patients in proper care of mouth and teeth.

+ Prepares patients for dental treatment.

+ Sterilizes instruments, oils and cleans equipment.

+ Charts the mouth and teeth of patients.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held .

Dental Hygienist

+ Current licensure from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry as a Dental Hygienist.

Dental Assistant

+ Current licensure from the Minnesota Board of Dentistry as a Dental Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

+ Dental Hygienist.

+ Experience working as a Dental Assistant/Hygienist.

+ Experience working in a correctional or secured setting.

Physical Requirements

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components consist of a tuberculosis screening and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( [email protected] ).

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.