Dental Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies; Texas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in correctional healthcare is hiring a Dental Assistant for an opening at Galveston County Jail in Texas. The position requires a high school diploma, current CPR certification, and at least one year of dental assistant experience. Responsibilities include patient care and maintaining dental records, with adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatory with instruments and materials.
• Assist dentist during treatments.
• Schedule patients for dental appointments.
• Perform laboratory procedures like denture impressions.
• Maintain dental charts and records.

Skills

Patient care

Sterilization

Infection control

Radiographs

Lab procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current CPR certification

One-year dental assistant experience

Job description

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VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening fora

at Galveston County Jail in Galveston Texas!!!

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.

Join the VitalCore Team in Texas!

View our opportunities at: https://vitalcorehs.com/careers

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening fora PRN Dental Assistant at Galveston County Jail in Galveston Texas!!!

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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