Dental Assistant - PRN

VitalCore Health Strategies; Saint Joseph Charter Township (MI); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

VitalCore Health Strategies, the correctional healthcare provider, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the team at Berrien County Jail in Saint Joseph, Michigan. This PRN position supports the dentist, handles instruments, radiographs and patient records, and participates in infection control and safety practices.

Qualified applicants will have at least one year of dental assisting experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and be subject to security clearance

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of one-year dental assistant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

Aufgaben

• 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. Maintains dental charts and records of findings.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
• Adheres to safety and infection control practices and participates in disaster drills.
• Inventories and orders supplies to maintain proper levels.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

Kenntnisse

Dental assisting

Patient care

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

Dental Assistant at Berrien County Jail in Saint Joseph, Michigan for PRN

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 while assisting 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.

Dental Assistant Required Education, Certifications, Registration

• Minimum of one-year dental assistant experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

Keywords: Dental Assistant, Dental, Corrections

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