Certified Dental Assistant

Fidelity Partners•Tucson, AZ

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Dental Assistant will provide on-site dental support to the incarcerated patient population at the Federal Correctional Complex Tucson (FCC Tucson), within the Health Services Department and across the Camp, Low, and Medium Facilities. Under the direction of the Health Services Administrator and clinical staff, the role provides chairside support, dental charting, diagnostic assistance, instrument sterilization, patient preparation, oral-health promotion support, and related administrative and security-compliance services. This is a full-time position contingent upon contract award, located on-site at FCC Tucson in Tucson, Arizona. The position is approximately 40 hours per week, normally Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Specific days and hours are subject to mutual agreement with the Health Services Administrator. Remote or telework is not available. Estimated total compensation is $28.26 per hour. The candidate must provide proof of completion of a Dental Assistant Program, possess a current state Dental Assistant license or credential meeting Bureau of Prisons requirements, and maintain current CPR certification. No minimum years of experience are specified. The candidate must be able to work professionally and safely in a correctional healthcare environment, meet applicable health documentation requirements, and successfully complete Government and facility screening, drug testing, orientation, suitability, and access requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful NCIC background check, urinalysis, drug-free workplace requirements, institutional screening, and mandatory orientation; no classified security clearance is identified. The role must comply with applicable privacy, clinical, institutional, security, safety, conduct, and access procedures. The Dental Assistant must not perform restricted staff functions, including supervising Bureau of Prisons staff or incarcerated individuals, participating in inmate accountability, or requisitioning or signing for supplies. Duties may change in response to Government or program needs. Required candidate submission documents include a current resume, proof of Dental Assistant Program completion, current state license or credential, current CPR certification, and any additional health, screening, credentialing, suitability, or onboarding documents requested by Fidelity Partners or the Government.

Requirements

Proof of completion of a Dental Assistant Program.
Current state Dental Assistant license or credential meeting the Bureau of Prisons' requirement.
Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, which must be maintained.
Ability to demonstrate the education, training, knowledge, and ability required to perform the stated services; no minimum years of experience are specified.
Ability to work professionally and safely in a correctional healthcare environment with frequent contact with incarcerated individuals.
Must be free of communicable diseases and provide requested testing records or other health documentation, including documentation related to tuberculosis or immunity to selected communicable diseases.
Successful completion of Government and facility screening, drug testing, orientation, suitability, and access requirements, including the required NCIC background check and urinalysis.
Submission of a current resume identifying the proposed candidate and relevant education, training, and experience, along with proof of program completion, current license or credential, current CPR certification, and any additional requested health, screening, credentialing, suitability, or onboarding documents.
Compliance with applicable privacy, institutional, security, safety, conduct, 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 FCC Tucson security, accountability, safety, conduct, and access procedures; sign in and out, display the issued identification badge, and promptly report security breaches or institutional-rule violations.
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.