Dental Hygienist (Jameson Prison Annex)

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

0 premium employee health insurance

Eleven paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave accr

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Department of Corrections - Correctional Health in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to provide educational, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive oral hygiene services to inmates.

The role requires SD Board of Dentistry licensure, ongoing CE, and BLS certification, with a 40-hour work week and hourly pay of $25.06–$32.00. Training and background checks apply; equity benefits are provided by the state.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the SD State Board of Dentistry and maintain a current certificate of registration.
• Receive and maintain AHA BLS provider certification.
• Continuing education requirements must be met per the SD State Board of Dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Removes calculus, stains, and plaque from teeth, using prescribed techniques to ensure offender’s oral hygiene needs are met.
• Prepares the dental operatory prior to performing any dental procedure.
• Consults with the Dentist/physician concerning the offender’s dental and health problems.
• Performs periodontal probing and charting.
• Provides oral hygiene instructions to offenders.
• Gives post-op instructions to offenders.
• Prepares and dispenses any oral and/or hygiene materials.
• Provides scaling and root planning using ultrasonic and hand scaling instruments.
• Uses infection control techniques and sterilizes instruments.
• Takes and processes x-rays of offender’s teeth and develops, mounts, and labels dental x-rays.
• Maintains x-ray equipment and keeps accurate records.

Job description

Job Information

Job ID: 37179

Agency: Department of Corrections - Correctional Health

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Salary: $25.06 - $32.00 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: I

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Corrections.

Please visit our website at https://doc.sd.gov/ for further information about the Department of Corrections.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Provides educational, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative oral hygiene services for patients in a correctional setting.

Why the Department of Corrections?

• Creativity – We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes.
• Making a difference – You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the life of fellow South Dakotans.
• Professional development – We provide valuable trainings to ensure well‑trained staff that is competent, accountable, and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals.
• Teamwork – In a team-oriented approach, you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.
• Public safety – your contributions will help keep the state of South Dakota and fellow South Dakotans safe.

What You Will Do

• Removes calculus, stains, and plaque from teeth, using prescribed techniques to ensure offender’s oral hygiene needs are met.
• Prepares the dental operatory prior to performing any dental procedure.
• Consults with the Dentist/physician concerning the offender’s dental and/or health problems.
• Performs periodontal probing and charting.
• Provides oral hygiene instructions to offenders.
• Gives post‑op instructions to offenders.
• Prepares and dispenses any oral and/or hygiene materials.
• Provides scaling and root planning using ultrasonic and hand scaling instruments.
• Uses current standard procedure for infection control techniques.
• Cleans and sterilizes all instruments used to ensure quality dental care.
• Cleans and bags all instruments prior to sterilization.
• Uses the autoclave and/or other sterilization equipment.
• Runs and documents spore testing.
• Documents autoclave cleaning, pressure, and indicator color change on sterilized bags.
• Helps to keep dental hygiene instruments clean and sharpened.
• Takes and processes x‑rays of offender’s teeth to assist in a proper diagnosis of dental problems.
• Takes intraoral and extraoral dental radiographs.
• Develops, mounts, and labels dental x‑rays.
• Charts all x‑rays taken in the inmate’s chart.
• Helps to maintain x‑ray equipment per protocol and/or specification.
• Applies cavity‑preventative agents to offender’s teeth to aid in the prevention of future dental problems.
• Takes impressions of teeth.
• Designs individualized oral hygiene instructions for inmates/detainees to provide daily plaque control and education regarding oral hygiene.
• Charts results of dental hygiene treatments for each inmate to ensure thorough documentation and accurate records are maintained.
• Maintains an accurate daily and monthly count of all tools and/or sharps used to ensure offender and staff safety.
• Assists with monitoring the quality assurance program to ensure the offenders receive the best dental care possible.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the SD State Board of Dentistry and maintain a current certificate of registration.
• Must complete required continuing education requirements per the SD State Board of Dentistry.
• Receive and maintain AHA BLS provider certification.

Conditions Of Employment

The SD DOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, urine drug screen (UDS) and the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required

Individuals selected for the position will have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired. If OC spray is carried, the staff carrying OC spay will be required to have direct (level 1) exposure during the training program. Individuals selected for the position must successfully complete a written and practical self‑defense exam and successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines – this includes successful completion of the practical/hands on portion as well as the written exam. Selected individuals must possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self‑defense exam, which involves the following:

• lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
• stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
• use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
• withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
• rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
• get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.

Additionally, TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

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http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"