Dental Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies; El Dorado (KS); Presencial; USD 31 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

VitalCore Health Strategies in El Dorado, Kansas, is hiring a Full-Time Dental Assistant at El Dorado Correctional Facility. Under supervision of the dentist, you will prepare operatory, assist during procedures, sterilize instruments, and maintain dental records.

You will schedule appointments, perform lab tasks, take X-rays, manage supplies, and uphold infection control and safety policies in a correctional healthcare setting.

Qualificações

• Minimum of one-year dental assistant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification required.

Responsabilidades

• 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 and maintains dental charts/records.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps and controlled medications.
• Adheres to safety and infection control policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Inventories and orders supplies to maintain proper levels.

Conhecimentos

1 year dental assistant experience

Radiography proficiency

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 Healthcare, has an opening fora Full-TimeDental Assistant at El Dorado Correctional Facility in El Dorado, Kansas!!

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

• Full-Time

DENTAL ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARYThe Dental Assistant works under direct supervision of the dentist while assisting with patient care, instruments, supplies and records. DENTAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPrepares 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 ASSISTANTREQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATION

VitalCore Health Strategies El Dorado, Kansas, United States

Minimum of one-year dental assistant experience required.High school diploma or equivalent.Must have current CPR certification.Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.We’re people who are fueled by passionKeywords: Dental Assistant, Dental, Corrections#indks

Salary Information

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