Dental Assistant - Part Time - Pamunkey Regional Jail

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Part Time Dental Assistant and PRN Licensed Dental Assistants to join our team at Pamunkey Regional Jail located in Hanover, Virginia.

GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and unrivaled client satisfaction!

You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population.

About this position:

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing care for and treating detainees in a correctional setting. The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision, assisting the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting. Additional responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing dental instruments, preparing and maintaining the dental operatory, operating radiographic equipment, and additional administrative tasks as needed.

Education

• Requires graduation from a nationally accredited dental assistant program.

• Graduate of a nationally accredited dental assistant program

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Completion of a dental assisting program or at least six months of experience in dental assisting

• Virginia DA license or ability to obtain

Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support

Job Type: Part-Time

• Correctional Dental Assistant experience preferred but not required

• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Available shift:

• 4P-8P - Afternoon/Evening Shift

• PRN Availability

General Duties: (not limited to but includes)

The Dental Assistant should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements

• Assists the 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.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance plan options

• Supplemental plans- Life, Cancer, Accident and Short Term disability plans

• 401(k) matching (after 1 year)

• Paid holidays

• PTO- vacation, sick and bereavement

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime

• $5000 Sign on Bonus - Applies only to Full Time Employees

Physical setting:

• Corrections (Jail / Prison / Detention Center)

GENESYS Health Alliance is an EOE/Minorities/Female/Vet/Disability Employer

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