Dental Assistant in Hazelton $5,000 relocation/sign-on bonus!

Nitelines Usa•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

NiteLines USA is seeking a Dental Assistant to work at the Federal Correctional Institute in Bruceton Mills, WV. This role involves providing support services to dentists in a federal correctional environment. Training on facility standards and systems will be provided. The position requires adherence to core principles of integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Shall possess specialty training from a licensed dentist and/or certification from an accredited Dental Assistant program.
Training must include dental radiology and radiology safety.
Be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
Six months experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work, provides familiarity with the work, described within this document; or
Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA); or
Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.

Responsibilities

Assists Dentist in dental specialty sections: restorative, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetics, and examinations.
Dental prophylaxis.
Preparation of patients for periodontal surgery.
Performs routine oral prophylaxis of the clinical crowns of teeth.
Performs procedures pursuant to fabrication and repair of complete denture prosthesis and removable partial prosthesis.
Maintains proper infection control procedures in radiographic techniques.
Places and finishes dental restorations, including bases and liners.
Make primary impressions and pours casts.