Dental Assistant (#019882) Dental Services, Columbia (RICHLAND)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Department of Corrections is seeking a dental assistant to support inmate dental care. Under supervision, you will prepare patients, assist dentists chairside, expose and mount X-rays, sterilize instruments, and maintain dental records.

You may travel to statewide clinics as needed. Qualifications include an associate degree in dental assistance or ADA-certified training; other options include a high school diploma with relevant coursework and CDA/DANB credentials.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in Dental Assistance or one year of formal training in an ADA accredited course.
• High school diploma with ADA accredited training and one year of dental assistant experience with certification in dental x-ray.
• High school diploma, DANB CDA certification, and two years’ experience as a dental assistant with certification in dental x-ray.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Direct patient care

Chairside assistance

X-ray exposure

Sterilization

Record keeping

Education

Associate degree in Dental Assistance

ADA accredited training

Job description

Under general supervision of the Director of Dentistry,

• 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 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.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services
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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

OR

• 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

OR

• 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.

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.