Dental Hygienist - This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees.

Naphcare, Inc. • Wetumpka, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join their team of medical professionals in the Julia Tutwiler Facility in Wetumpka, AL. This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees. As a Correctional Dental Hygienist, you will work alongside correctional officers and other dental professionals to provide dental care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Valid dental hygiene license in state Alabama.
• Dental radiology certification is required.
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred).
• Strong oral hygiene knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a correctional environment.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Performing dental prophylaxis, assessing oral health, and assisting the dentist with procedures while protecting the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population.
• Cleaning teeth, removing tartar and plaque, applying fluoride, and taking x-rays.
• Assisting the dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies, documentation and supporting the function of the dental department.
• Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment and tools.
• Assisting in triage, dental sick call requests, scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and performing other administrative tasks.
• Explaining dental procedures and oral hygiene practices to patients.
• Taking and developing x-rays, assisting with dental laboratory function.
• Complete periodontal charting and, obtain other diagnostic records on patients.
• Perform facial and oral tissue and oral cancer screenings during exams.
• Provide thorough individualized oral hygiene instructions and/or other post-operative instructions to patients.
• Monitor oral hygiene and periodontal conditions on each patient.
• Use all functions and applications of TechCare™ relevant to document dental hygiene services within the patient record.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees