Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant The Dental Assistant will provide clinical support to the Dental Officer within the Health Services Department of a federal correctional facility. This role involves assisting with various dental specialties, maintaining equipment, and performing administrative tasks within a secure environment. The successful candidate must be able to work professionally with an inmate population from diverse backgrounds. Location: FCI Marion, 4500 Prison Road, Marion, IL 62959 Hours: Normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (excluding Federal holidays) Key Responsibilities -Clinical Assistance: Assist the Dental Officer in restorative, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetics, and general examinations. -Patient Management: Retrieve inmate records, escort patients to the dental section, and prepare them for treatment. -Procedure Support: Pass instruments, retract tissues, irrigate oral cavities, and operate aspirators during procedures. -Radiography: Take digital radiographs, including periapical, occlusal, and panographic views, while minimizing radiation exposure. -Instrumentation: Clean, sharpen, and sterilize dental instruments; prepare treatment rooms for subsequent patients. -Prosthetics & Restorations: Perform procedures related to the fabrication and repair of dentures; make primary impressions and pour casts. -Administrative Duties: Maintain electronic and paper dental treatment records and track scheduling for patient care. -Health Education: Provide dental health education and instructions for follow-up appointments. Qualifications & Requirements -Education: Specialty training from a licensed dentist or certification from an accredited Dental Assistant school. -Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing dental assistant services. -Certifications: oCertification in dental radiology and radiology safety. oCardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association). -Preferred Skills: Bilingual oral communication and experience in a clinical correctional setting are highly desirable. Security & Compliance -Background Investigation: Must successfully complete a background investigation, including fingerprints, credit check, and law enforcement agency checks. -Professional Conduct: Adhere to all institutional regulations regarding safety and security. Maintain a professional relationship with Adults in Custody (AICs) at all times. $53,040 - $53,040 a year Compensation details: View phone number on click.appcast.io Yearly Salary PI3368baf9b91b-37528-40222057 #J-18808-Ljbffr Medium