Dental Assistant (#019629) Kershaw Correctional Institution, Kershaw (LANCASTER) Level 2

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Flexible work schedules

Telecommuting options

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide direct care to inmates and maintain dental health services at a correctional clinic. You will prepare patients, assist during procedures, expose and mount X-rays, and maintain equipment and records in a secure facility.

The role requires an associate degree in dental assisting or ADA training, with X-ray certification often required or preferred. Strong hygiene and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Dental Assistance or one year of ADA accredited training.
• CDA certification or equivalent dental x-ray certification is preferred.
• Basic understanding of dental x-ray exposure and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to inmate population and maintains dental health delivery services at assigned dental clinic.
• Prepares patients for treatment and provides chairside assistance for all dental procedures.
• Exposes, develops and mounts dental X-rays.
• Maintains equipment by cleaning and lubricating dental hand pieces and suction lines.
• Cleans working areas and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Schedules dental appointments and maintains patient records.
• Assists with providing dental care to other dental clinics statewide as needed.

Skills

Dental assistant

X-ray certified

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Dental Assistance

ADA accredited training

High school diploma + training

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to inmate population and maintains dental health delivery services at assigned dental clinic for assigned inmate population.


• Prepares patients for treatment and provides chairside assistance for all dental procedures.


• Operates dental equipment as necessary for the care and treatment of patients.


• Exposes, develops and mounts/files dental X-rays.


• Prepares and maintains dental X-ray developing solutions.


• Maintains equipment by cleaning and lubricating dental hand pieces, suction lines, etc.


• Cleans working areas and sterilizes instruments and equipment.


• Performs clinical laboratory procedures.


• Prepares and mixes various filling and impression materials.


• Performs prophylaxis and oral hygiene as needed.


• Schedules dental appointments.


• Maintains dental patient records.


• Maintains the inventory of the clinic dental supplies.


• Requests additional supplies as needed.


• Keeps statistical reports on clinical activities and performs administrative/clerical duties as necessary.


• Assists with providing dental care to other dental clinics statewide as needed.

Resume Preferred But Not Required

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements

An associate degree in Dental Assistance or one year of formal training in a dental assistance course accredited by the American Dental Association.

SCDC Minimum Requirements

• An associate degree in dental assistance.


• A high school diploma and one (1) year of formal training in an ADA accredited assistant's course and one (1) year of dental assistant experience with certification in dental x-ray.


• A high school diploma, DANB's Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification, and two years’ work experience as a dental assistant with certification in dental x-ray.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.