Dental Assistant - PRN

VitalCore Health Strategies; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Saint Joseph, Michigan is seeking a Dental Assistant for PRN shifts at the Berrien County Jail.

Under dentist supervision you will prepare operatory, assist with procedures, sterilize instruments, manage records and radiographs, and maintain supplies while adhering to safety and security policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year dental assistant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen.
• Assists dentist during treatment, providing instruments, material retraction or suction.
• Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients.
• Schedules patients for dental appointments.
• Performs laboratory procedures such as mixing impression material for dentures and assists in the clinical procedures of prosthetic dentistry.
• Develops and mounts routine radiographs.
• Assists in maintaining dental charts and records dental findings.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
• Inventories and orders supplies to maintain proper levels.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

Skills

Dental Assistant

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About this position

Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan!View our opportunities at:https://vitalcorehs.com/careers

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Dental Assistant at Berrien County Jail in Saint Joseph, Michigan for PRN!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

DENTAL ASSISTANT SCHEDULE

PRN - 1 day per week for 4-5 hours/day

DENTAL ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Assistant works under direct supervision of the dentist whileassisting with patient care,instruments, supplies and records.

DENTAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen.


• Assists dentist during treatment, providing instruments, material retraction or suction.


• Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients.


• Schedules patients for dental appointments.


• Performs laboratory procedures such as mixing impression material for dentures and assists in the clinical procedures of prosthetic dentistry.


• Develops and mounts routine radiographs.


• Assists in maintaining dental charts and records dental findings.


• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.


• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.


• Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.


• Inventories and orders supplies to maintain proper levels.


• Attends training and meetings as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATION

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