What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant LTE position at State of Wisconsin?
Introduction
The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill several Limited Term Dental Assistant positions based out of:
Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)
Redgranite Correctional Institution (Redgranite, Waushara County)
Position Summary
This position provides chairside dental assistance and office supportive services in the institution dental clinic. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities and the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously in order to ensure an efficient dental office operation. This position will use practical experience, adjust to the dentist's preferred methods of operation and keep current on dental assisting, dental materials and office procedures. The physical demands include walking, standing and sitting, which are required to accomplish the assigned tasks. Manual dexterity is also necessary to complete many dental duties.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 06-11 with a starting pay of $19.52/hour.
Job Details
Limited Term Employees must be residents of the State of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin State Statutes limit LTE jobs to no more than 1,039 hours of work within a 12-month period. Limited term jobs vary in duration, and work hours may be full- or part-time depending on individual program needs, budgets and seasonal demands. As a limited term employee, if you work 1,039 hours or less during a 12-month period, you may be eligible to continue in the position for another 1,039 hours or less during the next year or until the job ends.
LTEs are immediately eligible for the Workers Compensation, unemployment insurance and Social Security programs. Once an LTE qualifies for enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), they will become eligible for health, life, wage, dental and vision insurance coverage. Upon eligibility for WRS enrollment, a benefit packet will be sent as notification to the LTE in order to provide insurance details and enrollment information.
Eligibility criteria can be found in Chapter 3 of the WRS Administration Manual.
LTEs are not eligible to receive the following benefits: seniority, vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, performance awards, military leave, or time off with pay for jury duty, voting or military pre-induction physical examination.
For the governing procedures on Limited Term Employment see here.
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 to answer questions regarding permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have experience, training, and/or skills such as:
Providing Chair SideDental Assistance
Using Dental Software and Maintaining Dental Records
Working in a Community Denal Environment
Sterlizing/Maintaining Equiment & Practicing Infection Control
Scheduling Patients
Note: Please include any CPR Certification in your materials
How To Apply
Please prepare a resume and a letter of qualifications relating to the items in the qualifications section, include any relevant certifications or licenses you possess. You do not need to apply or submit any materials through the Wisc.Jobs site.
The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications, if interested please click here.
Please e-mail your resume and letter of qualifications to: Dr. Angelo Panos at Angelo.Panos@wisconsin.gov
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and qualified candidates will be contacted as needed.
For a position description or for questions on the application process contact: Athena Foster, HR Specialist, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Please find more on the Department of Corrections’ Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the needs of the department are met.
The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill several Limited Term Dental Assistant positions based out of:
Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)
Redgranite Correctional Institution (Redgranite, Waushara County)
Position Summary
This position provides chairside dental assistance and office supportive services in the institution dental clinic. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities and the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously in order to ensure an efficient dental office operation. This position will use practical experience, adjust to the dentist's preferred methods of operation and keep current on dental assisting, dental materials and office procedures. The physical demands include walking, standing and sitting, which are required to accomplish the assigned tasks. Manual dexterity is also necessary to complete many dental duties.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 06-11 with a starting pay of $19.52/hour.
Job Details
Limited Term Employees must be residents of the State of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin State Statutes limit LTE jobs to no more than 1,039 hours of work within a 12-month period. Limited term jobs vary in duration, and work hours may be full- or part-time depending on individual program needs, budgets and seasonal demands. As a limited term employee, if you work 1,039 hours or less during a 12-month period, you may be eligible to continue in the position for another 1,039 hours or less during the next year or until the job ends.
LTEs are immediately eligible for the Workers Compensation, unemployment insurance and Social Security programs. Once an LTE qualifies for enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), they will become eligible for health, life, wage, dental and vision insurance coverage. Upon eligibility for WRS enrollment, a benefit packet will be sent as notification to the LTE in order to provide insurance details and enrollment information.
Eligibility criteria can be found in Chapter 3 of the WRS Administration Manual.
LTEs are not eligible to receive the following benefits: seniority, vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, performance awards, military leave, or time off with pay for jury duty, voting or military pre-induction physical examination.
For the governing procedures on Limited Term Employment see here.
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 to answer questions regarding permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have experience, training, and/or skills such as:
Providing Chair SideDental Assistance
Using Dental Software and Maintaining Dental Records
Working in a Community Denal Environment
Sterlizing/Maintaining Equiment & Practicing Infection Control
Scheduling Patients
Note: Please include any CPR Certification in your materials
How To Apply
Please prepare a resume and a letter of qualifications relating to the items in the qualifications section, include any relevant certifications or licenses you possess. You do not need to apply or submit any materials through the Wisc.Jobs site.
The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications, if interested please click here.
Please e-mail your resume and letter of qualifications to: Dr. Angelo Panos at Angelo.Panos@wisconsin.gov
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and qualified candidates will be contacted as needed.
For a position description or for questions on the application process contact: Athena Foster, HR Specialist, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Please find more on the Department of Corrections’ Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the needs of the department are met.
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