Dental Assistant - Eastern CI

NC Department of Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Dental Hygienist for a full-time position at Eastern Correctional Institution in Hookerton. This role involves performing various dental support tasks under the supervision of a licensed dentist, ensuring patients receive quality care while adhering to health standards. Successful candidates will have the required education and knowledge of dental procedures.

Qualifications

• Documented knowledge of dental procedures and equipment is required.
• Completion of a dental assistant program along with one year of relevant experience.
• Must meet North Carolina's requirements to take dental radiographs.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and maintaining inventories of supplies.
• Supporting the dentist during procedures by passing instruments and monitoring patients.
• Taking routine x-rays and instructing patients on oral hygiene.

Skills

Knowledge of dental equipment

Patient management skills

Oral hygiene instruction

Education

Completion of a dental assistant program

Required x-ray training

Job description

The Dental Hygienist position is located at Eastern Correctional Institution in Hookerton, which houses approximately 477. Reporting to the Dentist. Position is responsible for performing the following duties under the general supervision of a licensed dentist.

• Maintaining inventories of supplies and equipment.
• Cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
• Preparing and arranging instrument trays for clinical use,
• Explaining procedures
• Providing support to patients.
• Passing instruments to the dentist during procedures.
• Preparing impression and filling materials.
• Operating oral evacuation equipment, retractors, and water/air sprays.
• Monitoring the patient’s behavior and vital signs as requested by the dentist.
• Completing patient records and charts, billings, and reappointments.
• Clearing and cleaning the operatory and instruments.
• Taking routine x-rays and photographs.
• Instructing patient or health care staff in basic oral hygiene.

**This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits. **Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.**

Note to Current State Employees:State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Applicationand/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). Note: To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented knowledge of dental equipment, instruments and dental procedures.
• Meets requirements to take dental radiographs in North Carolina.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Completion of a dental assistant program from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of on-the-job training as a dental assistant and required x-ray training when needed;
or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management Preferences
Completion of a dental assistant program from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of on-the-job training as a dental assistant and required x-ray training when needed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Come Join Us To Make A Difference

Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The Division of Comprehensive Health Services is dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate, and constitutionally consistent medical care to all offenders in custody. Their goal is to ensure that all offenders receive full-spectrum medical care from the time of entry until their release.

The team of physicians, nurses, behavioral health services, dental services, psychiatric services, pharmacy services, and licensed healthcare administration services work together to provide emergent, acute, routine, and chronic health care, as well as preventive medicine at all prison facilities. They also coordinate with specialists and other clinical consultants outside of prisons throughout the state to ensure comprehensive health and well-being towards a safe transition from prison, improving public health, and decreasing recidivism.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).

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