Dental Assistant – Corrections Healthcare Impact

Management & Training Corporation; Anson (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental insurance

AD&D insurance

Sick and vacation time

Disability (optional)

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

EAP

Civic duty and military leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation's Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, TX seeks a Dental Assistant to support our medical team in a corrections environment. You will prepare detainees for examination, assist the dentist, sterilize instruments, maintain records, and uphold privacy and security.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, six months’ dental assistant experience, Texas certification, CPR, and a Texas driver’s license; preservice training completed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of clinical dental assistant experience.
• Current Texas certification or registration as a dental assistant.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Completion of required preservice training.
• HIPAA/confidentiality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist by preparing detainees and handling instruments.
• Sterilize instruments and stock supplies.
• Manage appointment schedules and perform clerical duties.
• Maintain inmate records with security and confidentiality.
• Provide post-operative and oral hygiene instructions.
• Assist in taking patient X-rays.
• Maintain attendance and safety practices.
• Model positive social skills and provide staff feedback.
• Maintain accountability of staff, detainees and property.

Skills

Dental assisting

Sterilization

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months dental assistant experience

Texas dental assistant certification/registration

CPR certification

Preservice training

Driver's license (TX)

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment handling

Job description

Management & Training Corporation's Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, TX seeks a Dental Assistant to support our medical team in a corrections environment. You will prepare detainees for examination, assist the dentist, sterilize instruments, maintain records, and uphold privacy and security.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, six months’ dental assistant experience, Texas certification, CPR, and a Texas driver’s license; preservice training completed.