Certified Dental Assistant

Fidelity Partners•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Dental Assistant will provide on-site dental support to the incarcerated patient population at the Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex Tucson (FCC Tucson), within the Health Services Department serving the Camp, Low, and Medium facilities. The position provides chairside support, dental charting, diagnostic assistance, instrument sterilization, patient preparation, oral-health promotion support, and related administrative and security-compliance services under the direction of the Health Services Administrator and clinical staff. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position contingent upon contract award, with estimated total compensation of $28.26 per hour. Work is on-site; remote or telework is not available. The schedule 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. The candidate must meet applicable Government and facility suitability, screening, health, onboarding, and access requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required NCIC background check, urinalysis, drug-free workplace requirements, institutional screening, and mandatory orientation. No classified security clearance is identified. The role requires professional and safe work in a correctional healthcare environment with frequent contact with incarcerated individuals.

Requirements

Provide proof of completion of a Dental Assistant Program.
Possess a current state Dental Assistant license or credential meeting the Bureau of Prisons' requirement.
Possess and maintain current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Demonstrate the education, training, knowledge, and ability required to perform the stated services; no minimum years of experience are specified.
Be able to work professionally and safely in a correctional healthcare environment with frequent contact with incarcerated individuals.
Be free of communicable diseases and provide testing records or other health documentation when requested, including documentation related to tuberculosis or immunity to selected communicable diseases.
Successfully complete all Government and facility screening, drug-testing, orientation, suitability, and access requirements.
Submit a current resume identifying the candidate and relevant education, training, and experience.
Submit proof of completion of a Dental Assistant Program, a copy of the current state Dental Assistant license or credential, and a copy of current CPR certification.
Provide additional health, screening, credentialing, suitability, or onboarding documents requested by Fidelity Partners or the Government.

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 immediately 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.