Dental Hygienist-Anson
About The Position
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! The Dental Hygienist position is located at the Anson Correctional in Polkton, NC. Anson Correctional Institution is a multi-custody facility, housing female offenders in close & medium. This position reports to Correctional Associate Warden. The primary purpose of this position is to screen, perform prophylaxis, instruct oral hygiene measures and perform other procedures permitted by law for the general care of the oral cavity. This position in combination with the dentist and dental assistant comprises the dental staff which is responsible for the delivery of general and preventative dentistry to the institution population.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in North Carolina.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated knowledge in the application of the techniques and practices of dental hygiene.
- Demonstrated working skills using dental equipment, instrumentation and radio graphic techniques.
Responsibilities
- Examines offenders and makes referrals to dentist if special professional care is indicated
- Applies topical fluorides and performs dental prophylaxis in the prevention of dental disease
- Records findings and maintains records on dental status and services rendered to offenders on the proper care of teeth and recommends measures for the prevention of dental disease
- Assists the dentist in planning and carrying out dental health programs; or may function in a role as a dental hygienist consultant/analyst.
Benefits
- The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
- Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
- Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
- In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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