Dental Assistant FCI-Elkton, Lisbon, Ohio

Fidelity Partners•Lisbon, OH

16d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Dental Assistant FCI-Elkton Work Location Federal Correctional Institute-Elkton 8730 Scroggs Road Lisbon, Ohio 44432 Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints, and Drug Screen. Period of Performance: Time of Award up to five (5) years. Type of Employment: Part-time 30 hours per week. Estimated Pay : $20.91 - $26.00 per hour. Pay Holidays: Twelve (12) Paid Holidays. Paid Time Off: 80 hours, occurring on day one. Sick Leave: 56 hours, occurring on day one. Working Hours The Dental Assistant will typically work Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), between 06:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period. The Dental Assistant's schedule shall not exceed 40 hours per week. The Health Services Administrator will determine the actual hours of work. Due to the nature of the correctional setting, delays in work performance may occur. Such delays may include, but are not limited to, inclement weather, electrical or mechanical problems, or other security matters. Summary of Duties The Dental Assistant will provide services such as retrieving patients' records and escorting them to the appropriate dental specialty section; seating and preparing patients for the attending Dental Officer; assisting the Dental Officer by preparing dental instruments, essential materials, drugs, and medications; passing instruments and performing other related duties.

Requirements

Must be a graduate from a Dental Assistant accredited school or program and/or possess specialty training from a licensed dentist and/or certification.
Must have a Dental Assistant Radiology Certificate and potentially an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) from the state of Ohio. Training must include dental radiology and radiology safety
A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC)or the American Heart Association (AHA).
Three (3) letters of reference.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical correctional setting are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Assists Dental Officer in dental specialty sections: restorative, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthetics, and examinations.
Retrieves patients' records and escorts patients to the proper dental specialty section; seats and prepares patients for attending to the Dental Officer.
Assists the Dental Officer by preparing dental instruments, essential materials, drugs, and medications.
Abides by FCI Elktons infection control policies.
Passes instruments, retracts tissues, irrigates the oral cavity, and operates the aspirator.
Observes patient's responses and assists patient for dismissal from the Dental Clinic.
Give instructions for subsequent dental appointments.
Makes necessary entries on dental treatment records (both electronic and paper records).
Prepares the dental treatment room for the next patient.
Assists in the treatment of emergency cases.
Provides dental health education.
Performs Dental prophylaxes - polishing of coronal portion of teeth, if the assistant is a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA).
Performs Dental screening examinations.
Prepares patients for periodontal surgery.
Completes dental and periodontal charting.
Prepares, places, and removes packs.
Uses dental hand instruments, mechanical instruments (including ultrasonic), oral hygiene aides, and prophylaxis paste to provide necessary oral prophylactic services.