On-Site Dental Assistant — Federal Prison Health Services

Fidelity Partners Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Partners is seeking a Certified Dental Assistant to provide chairside support and charting at FCC Tucson. You’ll assist in examinations, sterilization, and patient prep while following strict security and patient-privacy protocols in a federal facility.

The role requires a completed Dental Assistant program, an active license or credential, and CPR certification. Work is on-site with 40-hour weeks and health services supervision.

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of completion of a Dental Assistant Program.
• Must possess a current state Dental Assistant license or credential meeting the Bureau of Prisons' requirement.
• Must possess and maintain current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Must be able to work professionally and safely in a correctional healthcare environment with frequent contact with incarcerated individuals.
• Must be free of communicable diseases and provide testing records or other health documentation when requested.
• Must successfully complete all Government and facility screening, drug-testing, orientation, suitability, and access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside dental assistance and support the dentist during examinations and procedures.
• Perform dental charting and maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with clinical and institutional requirements.
• Assist with authorized diagnostic procedures and prepare patients, treatment areas, instruments, and materials for dental services.
• Clean, disinfect, process, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection-control standards and facility procedures.
• Receive patients, explain procedures within the role's authority, and help reduce patient anxiety while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Support oral-health promotion and maintenance activities as directed by authorized clinical staff.
• Submit reports, evaluations, and other documentation requested by the Clinical Director, Health Services Administrator, or Contracting Officer's Representative.
• Maintain open and professional communication with the Clinical Director, Health Services Administrator, Contracting Officer's Representative, dentists, and other designated personnel.
• Protect patient information and Government records and comply with the Privacy Act, Bureau of Prisons Health Services Manual, local mandates, and Health Services Department policies.
• Follow all FCC Tucson security, accountability, safety, conduct, and access procedures; sign in and out, display the issued identification badge, and report security breaches or institutional-rule violations immediately.
• Maintain professional attire appropriate to a correctional healthcare setting, including a lab coat or smock as required.
• Attend required institutional familiarization, security orientation, training, and onboarding activities before beginning work with the Bureau of Prisons.
• Do not supervise Bureau of Prisons staff or incarcerated individuals, participate in inmate accountability, requisition or sign for supplies, or perform other restricted staff functions.
• Duties and responsibilities are subject to change if work schedules, locations, and/or priorities change based on Government or program needs.

Education

Dental Assistant Program completion

State Dental Assistant license or credential

CPR certification

Job description

Fidelity Partners is seeking a Certified Dental Assistant to provide chairside support and charting at FCC Tucson. You’ll assist in examinations, sterilization, and patient prep while following strict security and patient-privacy protocols in a federal facility.

The role requires a completed Dental Assistant program, an active license or credential, and CPR certification. Work is on-site with 40-hour weeks and health services supervision.