Dental Hygienist: Nottoway Correctional Center #00676
About The Position
A Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Dental Hygienist works in a Dentist Office Practice within a correctional facility and will be a member of the VADOC Mobile Dental Unit. This unit travels to other facilities and field units in the geographical area of the home base facility to provide dental care and oral healthcare to patients. The role involves working in partnership with the institutional Dentist to provide routine and emergency dental care to adult offenders. The Dental Hygienist is responsible for the full range of dental hygiene care and education, including prevention and treatment of oral diseases, injury, and deformities. Duties include performing routine dental cleanings and treatments, examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections, and diseases, and taking necessary x-rays.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Dental Hygiene program from an accredited school approved by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association (ADA).
- Licensed as a Dental Hygienist by the Virginia Board of Dentistry.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and treat oral health issues and educate patients on preventative care and treatment.
- Ability to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites.
- Ability to use dental technologies including radiography and computer-generated imaging.
- Working knowledge of general dentistry and the principles/practices of dental hygiene.
- Ability to communicate orally and in written form in a professional manner.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers with current certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
- Experience providing dental care and treatment in a dentist office, military, or correctional setting.
Responsibilities
- Travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to patients at those sites.
- Work in partnership with the institutional Dentist to provide routine and emergency dental care to adult offenders.
- Provide the full range of dental hygiene care and education to patients, including prevention and treatment of diseases, injury, and deformities of the oral cavity.
- Perform routine dental cleanings and treatments.
- Examine teeth and gums for cavities, infections, and diseases.
- Take necessary x-rays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
