Dental Assistant - Corrections Clinic Career Impact

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plans

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits (PERA)

Job summary

The State of Colorado is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care for inmates in a prison clinical setting in Denver. You will assist the dentist, obtain digital x-rays, set up procedures, and maintain sterilization and infection control across the clinic.

You’ll also manage supplies and triage urgent needs while ensuring safety and security of the environment. Required are at least two years of chair-side experience, a dental assisting program or equivalent certification, and the

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time chair-side dental assistant experience.
• Dental assistant program may substitute for one year of experience.
• Must meet minimum qualifications for state employment and security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Obtain digital x-rays.
• Set up restorative procedures.
• Educate inmates about preventive dental health care.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Dispose of medical contaminated waste.
• Interpret radiation safety and infection control guidelines.

Skills

Infection control

Hazardous waste handling

Exposure control

Supply selection

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Plain language documents

Inmate patient care

Detail oriented

Computer skills

Problem solving

Education

Dental assisting program

Dental X-Ray Certification

Job description

The State of Colorado is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care for inmates in a prison clinical setting in Denver. You will assist the dentist, obtain digital x-rays, set up procedures, and maintain sterilization and infection control across the clinic.

You’ll also manage supplies and triage urgent needs while ensuring safety and security of the environment. Required are at least two years of chair-side experience, a dental assisting program or equivalent certification, and the