Dental Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies; Holly Springs (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading correctional healthcare provider as a Dental Assistant at Marshall Correctional Facility in Holly Springs, MS. You'll assist with patient care and treatment while maintaining a secure environment. Ideal candidates are compassionate, dedicated, and possess a high school diploma along with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year dental assistant experience required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist with patient care and treatment procedures.
• Manage dental records and schedule appointments.
• Follow safety regulations and infection control practices.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control practices

Radiography

Sterilization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current CPR certification

Job description

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Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening fora PRN Dental Assistant at Marshall Correctional Facility in Holly Springs, MS!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated 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 Position Summary

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

DENTAL ASSISTANT SCHEDULE

• PRN
  
  

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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
  
  

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.

Keywords: #dentalassistant #correctional #INDMS

PRN

PI272207337

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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