Dental Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a PRN Dental Assistant for the Alexandria Detention Center in Alexandria, Virginia. The role supports the dentist with patient care, instrument handling, and records, and involves sterilization, radiographs, charting, and appointment scheduling.

This is a 10-hour-per-week position at the Alexandria facility. Qualified candidates have at least one year of experience, CPR and X-ray certification, and must be eligible for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year dental assistant experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
• Must have valid x-ray certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen.
• Assists dentist during treatment, providing instruments, material retraction or suction.
• Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients.
• Schedules patients for dental appointments.
• Performs laboratory procedures such as mixing impression material for dentures and assists in the clinical procedures of prosthetic dentistry.
• Develops and mounts routine radiographs.
• Assists in maintaining dental charts and records dental findings.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
• Inventories and orders supplies to maintain proper levels.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

Skills

Dental assisting

Infection control

Education

One year dental assistant experience

CPR certification

X-ray certification

Security clearance requirements

Job description

About this position

Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies!View our opportunities at:https://vitalcorehs.com/careers

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcareseeking aPRN, Dental Assistant, 10 hours a week at Alexandria Detention Center in Alexandria, Virginia!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

DENTAL ASSISTANT SCHEDULE

• PRN

DENTAL ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Assistant works under direct supervision of the dentist while assisting with patient care, instruments, supplies and records.

DENTAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen.


• Assists dentist during treatment, providing instruments, material retraction or suction.


• Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients.


• Schedules patients for dental appointments.


• Performs laboratory procedures such as mixing impression material for dentures and assists in the clinical procedures of prosthetic dentistry.


• Develops and mounts routine radiographs.


• Assists in maintaining dental charts and records dental findings.


• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.


• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.


• Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.


• Inventories and orders supplies to maintain proper levels.


• Attends training and meetings as required.

DENTAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATION

• Minimum of one-year dental assistant experience required.


• Must have current CPR certification.


• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.


• Must have valid x-ray certifcation

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. We’re people who are fueled by passion

Keywords: Dental Assistant, Dental, Corrections