Dental Assistant

Job Description

Pay: $20 per hour

Work schedule: Full-time

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, vision & dental insurance and prescription drug benefits
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Long- and short-term disability (optional)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Civic duty and military leave
• Education assistance

Join our team in corrections medicine and make a differenceprovide essential healthcare to underserved populations in a unique environment. The Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, TX is looking for your compassionate care and expertise in our medical department! Our dedicated staff work to improve lives through education, healthcare, and a variety of support services.

What you'll do:

Prepare detainees for examination and treatment in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives.

Essential Functions:

1. Assist the dentist in performing services by preparing detainees in chair and handling required instruments, equipment and dental plastics.
2. Sterilize instruments and keep office stocked with required supplies.
3. Arrange and maintain appointment schedule, perform clerical duties as necessary.
4. Keep records of inmates. Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPPA rules.
5. Provide post-operative and oral hygiene instructions as prescribed by the dentist.
6. Assist in taking patient X-rays.
7. Requires periods of prolonged walking and standing.
8. Regular attendance is required.
9. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
10. Maintain accountability of staff, detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) months clinical dental assistant experience, current certification or registration as a dental assistant in the state of Texas, and current certification in dental radiological procedures. Must possess current CPR certification. Continuing education as required. Must successfully complete required preservice training. Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Why:

Make a real difference every day by helping to change lives.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.