Dental Assistant

GLC Government Services is seeking 6 Dental Assistants to work a government contract at a Federal Correctional Facility in Bruceton Mills, WV , a medium-security institution housing adult female and male inmates. Location: Federal Correctional Facility, Bruceton Mills, WV Place of Performance: Health Services Department at the United States Penitentiary (USP), the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), the Secure Female Facility (SFF), and the Satellite Prison Camp (SPC). Pay Rate: $23.38/hour Schedule: 40 hours per week, either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays). Work hours will be scheduled between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break .

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 6 months of Dental Assistant experience Completion of a 1-year Dental Assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA) Current CPR Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC) Completion of a dental radiologic safety program or educational course preferred Experience working in a correctional healthcare setting preferred Additional professional education and certifications are a plus Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods of time (2–3 hours at a time) Ability to work with inmates from a variety of cultural, regional, racial, and ethnic backgrounds

JOB DUTIES

Provide full-service dental assisting in all areas of dental clinical practice, including specialty procedures. Prepare treatment areas, dental instruments, materials, and medications for procedures. Safely and efficiently pass instruments while maintaining a clear operative field. Prepare dental medicaments and impression materials and pour dental casts. Place and finish dental restorations, including bases and liners. Select appropriate tooth shades for composite restorations and dentures. Perform all intra-operative procedures while following standard infection control protocols. Take dental radiographs and determine the appropriate radiation exposure levels. Process and accurately document radiologic results in the electronic medical record. Assist with patient dismissal and ensure patients understand follow-up care instructions. Maintain dental equipment and assist with repairs of dental prostheses and appliances. Properly store and maintain adequate levels of dental supplies in assigned treatment rooms. Ensure instruments and unauthorized items are secured and not left in the clinic during non-patient care hours. Complete documentation in electronic medical records and assist with audits and record reviews. Perform and interpret scheduled quality assurance testing on radiographic techniques. Properly contain and dispose of hazardous biological waste. Perform clerical and administrative support duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr GLC Group