Part-Time Dental Assistant for Correctional Healthcare

VitalCore Health Strategies; Augusta (GA); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 29 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

VitalCore Health Strategies, Augusta, Georgia, United States, is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant (20 hours per week) for the Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Augusta, GA.

The role operates under direct supervision of the dentist in a correctional healthcare setting. The position requires a minimum of one year of dental assisting experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a current CPR certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• 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.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Current CPR certification

Minimum of one-year dental assistant experience

Description du poste

VitalCore Health Strategies, Augusta, Georgia, United States, is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant (20 hours per week) for the Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Augusta, GA.

The role operates under direct supervision of the dentist in a correctional healthcare setting. The position requires a minimum of one year of dental assisting experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a current CPR certification.