Dental Hygienist – FCC-Pollock, Pollock, LA

Fidelity Partners•Pollock, LA

17h•$41 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Hygienist will provide dental prophylaxis, preventive oral health services, and periodontal services for Adults in Custody (AIC) referred by the Dental Staff and will assist the Dental Officer with other related duties.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be certified/licensed as a Dental Hygienist in any state in the United States or United States Territory.
Dental radiology certification required.
Three (3) letters of reference from professional peers for verification of credentials.
Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC)or the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

Anesthesia certification is preferred.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience is preferred.
Correctional Environment experience is preferred.
Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical correctional setting are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide scaling and root planning (SRP) procedures, periodontal maintenance, and/or prophylaxis as indicated for the adults in custody who are referred to by the dental staff.
Perform comprehensive periodontal charting, probing, and documentation.
Provide thorough individualized oral hygiene instructions for each patient.
Monitor oral hygiene and periodontal condition on each patient seen for dental prophylaxis.
Complete necessary dental x-rays as specified by the dentist.
Sterilize instruments used for prophylaxis and other instruments as specified by the dental staff.
Perform necessary paperwork related to scheduling patients for dental prophylaxis as directed by the dental staff.
Provide thorough individualized oral hygiene instructions for each patient.
Provide oral health care services such as suture removal, administration of local anesthetic, and other services (if trained).