Dental Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies has an opening for a part-time Dental Assistant at Berrien County Jail in Saint Joseph, Michigan for PRN. The role supports the dentist and care team, ensuring patient comfort and accurate records.

The position requires at least one year of experience, a high school diploma, and CPR certification, with security clearance as needed. Duties include preparing operatory, radiographs, and charting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatory with instruments and materials for scheduled patients.
• Assist dentist during procedures; hand instruments; suction; sterilize instruments; disinfect operatory.
• Perform dental laboratory tasks such as impression material and assist in prosthetic dentistry.
• Develop and mount routine radiographs; maintain dental charts and records.
• Follow security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled meds.
• Follow safety, security policies and participate in disaster drills.
• Maintain universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Inventory and order supplies to keep stock at proper levels.
• Attend training and meetings as required.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilization

Radiographs

Patient care

Instrument transfer

Record keeping

Dental charting

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a part-time Dental Assistant at Berrien County Jail in Saint Joseph, Michigan for PRN!!!

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.
• 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.

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Keywords

Dental Assistant, Dental, Corrections

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Salary Information

$20 - $25Hourly Wage