Dental Hygienist - Lincoln
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services -
Agency 46 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $27.064 Job Posting:
JR2025-00016955 Dental Hygienist - Lincoln (Open) Applications No
Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open
until closed): Job Description: The Nebraska Department of
Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members
operating nine institutions, which house approximately 5,800
inmates, statewide. The department's focus includes inmate
programming and education, physical and behavioral health care,
re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the
American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the
NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and
excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe."
Information about the Department can be found at:
www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at
megan.jones@nebraska.gov. Additional $3/hour facility differential
for hours worked. DUTIES: *Perform oral prophylaxis and coronal
polishing; obtain radiographic exposures. *Apply topical
subgingival agents; apply or administer antimicrobial rinses,
fluorides, sealants or other recognized topical agents for the
prevention of oral disease. *Conduct and assess preliminary
charting, probing, screening examinations, and indexing of dental
and periodontal disease, with referral, when appropriate, for a
dental diagnosis by a licensed dentist. *Assist a dentist in
restorative or surgical work by preparing instruments, mixing
materials, and aspirating the patient's mouth. *May perform
preliminary charting and screening examinations; oral health
education, including workshops and in service training sessions on
dental health; and all duties that a dental assistant who is not
licensed is authorized to perform. *Obtain medical and dental
histories of patients and maintains dental records for use by a
dentist in diagnosing the patients' dental condition. Requirements/
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : Possess Nebraska license as
a Dental Hygienist. Licensure and authorization requirements
pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-1130 and 38-1131. Other :
Must have a valid driver's license for travel to various NDCS
facilities. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the
pre-employment medical exam and a drug test. Once employed, all
incumbents must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska
Department of Correctional Services pre-service training program.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid
time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to
help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is
just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State
of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position,
agency and employment status. For more information on benefits,
please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.htmlbenefits
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our
teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to
promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire,
train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels
without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin,
disability, marital status or genetics. Current employees of the
State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead
go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from
your home landing page.
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