Dental Hygienist FPC-Alderson, Alderson, WV

Dental Hygienist FPC-Alderson, Alderson, WV

Alderson, West Virginia, United States FPC-Alderson Alderson, WV

$ 35.70 - 40.79 (US Dollar)

Dental Hygienist FPC-Alderson

Work Location

Bureau of Prisons

Federal Prison Center-Alderson

Health Services Department

1 Glen Ray Road

Alderson, West Virginia, 24910

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
• Period of Performance: Estimated start date: 15 July 2026 30 April 2031.
• Type of Employment: Full-time 40 hours per week.
• Estimated Pay: $35.70 - $40.79 per hour.
• Pay Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 80 hours, which starts accruing on the day of hire.
• Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours, which starts accruing on the day of hire.

Working Hours The Dental Hygienist will normally work Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period. The Dental Hygienist schedule shall not exceed 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a course of study in Dental Hygiene from an accredited organization.
• Must be certified/licensed as a Dental Hygienist in the State of West Virginia.
• Dental radiology certification required.
• Anesthesia certification is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC) or the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Correctional Environment experience is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical correctional setting are desirable but not required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing dental prophylaxis and topical fluoride application to the AIC who are referred by the dental staff.
• Providing thorough individualized oral hygiene education and instructions to each patient.
• Monitoring oral hygiene and periodontal condition on each patient seen for dental prophylaxis.
• Completing necessary dental x-rays as specified by the dentist.
• Maintaining accountability of sharps and syringes.
• Assisting with sick calls and the dentist when needed.
• Sterilizing instruments used for prophylaxis and other instruments as specified by the dental staff.
• Performing necessary paperwork related to scheduling patients for dental prophylaxis as directed by the dental staff.
• Monitoring, stocking, and organizing of dental clinic supplies, assisting with ordering of supplies for the chief dentist, and any other duties assigned by the dentist in accordance with the job duties required.
• Use of electronic medical records and proper documentation for patient information and scheduling of appointments.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

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