Dental Assistant

Spectrum Healthcare Resources; West Elkton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for a potential opportunity at a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility in Lisbon, OH. The role involves conducting patient examinations, maintaining records, and providing oral hygiene instruction. Candidates must have graduated from a state-licensed dental assistant program and possess relevant certifications. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a dental assistant program that qualifies for state licensure.
• Three letters of reference required.
• Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination and AHA CPR certification.
• Training in radiation physics, biology, health, safety/protection, X-ray films/digital radiography, image quality, and radiographic techniques meeting or exceeding 42 C.F.R. Part 75 requirements.
• Successful completion of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and possession of an active, current, valid, and unrestricted license in at least one of the 50 states, and/or the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territories of the United States.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a dental hygienist within the last two years prior to contract execution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive examinations of patients' oral cavity.
• Refer patients with abnormalities to the dentist.
• Apply desensitizing agents to treat conditions.
• Instruct patients, both individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using various materials and techniques.
• Explain the common causes of tooth decay and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital whitening/bleaching.
• Polish restorations, apply pit and fissure sealants, and assist chairside dental assisting when directed by the dental clinic's Officer in Charge (OIC).
• Maintain accurate records of patients treated and ensure proper maintenance and sterilization of instruments.

Skills

Oral hygiene instruction

Conducting patient examinations

Maintaining accurate patient records

Education

Graduation from a dental assistant program

Active dental license in a state

Tools

X-ray equipment

Digital radiography

Job description

Location: Health Services Department at FCI/FSL Elkton- Lisbon, OH

Job Type: Full-time

Hours of Performance: Monday to Friday, 0600-1700 (40 hours per week)

Overview

Spectrum Healthcare Resources, a premier healthcare services provider, is seeking a dedicated civilian Dental Assistant for a potential opportunity at The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office in Lisbon, OH.

If you're passionate about delivering top-quality dental care and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive examinations of patients' oral cavity, including mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues.
• Refer patients with abnormalities such as cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease to the dentist.
• Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities like gingivitis and oral ulceration.
• Instruct patients, both individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using various materials and techniques.
• Explain the common causes of tooth decay and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.
• Polish restorations, apply pit and fissure sealants, and assist chairside dental assisting when directed by the dental clinic's Officer in Charge (OIC).
• Maintain accurate records of patients treated and ensure proper maintenance and sterilization of instruments.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a dental assistant program that qualifies for state licensure.
• Three letters of reference.
• Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination, TB Skin test of chest radiography, AHA CPR certification.
• Training in radiation physics, biology, health, safety/protection, X-ray films/digital radiography, image quality, and radiographic techniques meeting or exceeding 42 C.F.R. Part 75 requirements.
• Successful completion of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and possession of an active, current, valid, and unrestricted license in at least one of the 50 states, and/or the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territories of the United States.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a dental hygienist within the last two years prior to contract execution.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans