Dentist

Job Class:
Dentist

Agency:
Corrections Dept

• Job : 95553

• Location :
  Various

• Telework Eligible :
  No

• Full/Part Time :
  Full-Time & Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary :
  Unlimited

• Who May Apply :
  Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 07/16/2026

• Closing Date :
  Open until filled

• Hiring Agency :
  Department of Corrections

• Division/Unit :
  Health, Recovery & Programming

• Work Shift/Work Hours :
  Day Shift/Varies

• Days of Work :
  Monday - Friday

• Travel Required :
  Yes, up to 50% of the time

• Salary Range: $72.09 - $106.18 / hourly; $150,523 - $221,703 / annually

• Classified Status :
  Classified

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
  700/) :
  Yes

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.

Multiple positions will be filled by consideration of all applicants to this posting. Positions will be filled at the following Minnesota Correctional Facilities (MCFs):

• St. Cloud (1.0 FTE)

• Rush City & Willow River/Moose Lake (0.7 FTE)

These positions provide comprehensive restorative and preventative dental care for incarcerated individuals.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

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 .

• 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.

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 ( Katie.Wynn.us ).

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…