Must live 70+ miles from the facility for this opening
Job Summary:
The Dental Assistant is responsible for professional dental assistance during treatment of inmates/residents. The employee position spends a minimum of 75% of his/her time performing duties which involve contact with inmates/residents in a correctional institution.
Job Responsibilities:
-The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements
-Assistant dentist with the treatment of inmates/residents by setting up all instruments for each patient and treatment to be rendered and preparing impressions and filling materials.
-After each treatment, sterilize the dental unit and instruments used and replace instruments prior to the next patient treatment.
-Control medication, syringes and other dental supplies or equipment;inventory as required by established procedures
-Keep equipment and work area clean;utilize appropriate sanitation methods.
-Review dental services provided to prevent the inappropriate use or duplication of services.
-Review status of inmates/residents for completion of all necessary intervention and treatments and services.
Required Skills & Experience:
-N/A
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A