PRN Dental Assistant — Corrections Clinic

VitalCore Health Strategies; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies has an opening for a part-time Dental Assistant at Berrien County Jail in Saint Joseph, Michigan for PRN. The role supports the dentist and care team, ensuring patient comfort and accurate records.

The position requires at least one year of experience, a high school diploma, and CPR certification, with security clearance as needed. Duties include preparing operatory, radiographs, and charting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatory with instruments and materials for scheduled patients.
• Assist dentist during procedures; hand instruments; suction; sterilize instruments; disinfect operatory.
• Perform dental laboratory tasks such as impression material and assist in prosthetic dentistry.
• Develop and mount routine radiographs; maintain dental charts and records.
• Follow security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled meds.
• Follow safety, security policies and participate in disaster drills.
• Maintain universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Inventory and order supplies to keep stock at proper levels.
• Attend training and meetings as required.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilization

Radiographs

Patient care

Instrument transfer

Record keeping

Dental charting

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies has an opening for a part-time Dental Assistant at Berrien County Jail in Saint Joseph, Michigan for PRN. The role supports the dentist and care team, ensuring patient comfort and accurate records.

The position requires at least one year of experience, a high school diploma, and CPR certification, with security clearance as needed. Duties include preparing operatory, radiographs, and charting.