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

Naphcare, Inc. • Clio, AL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join their team at the Easterling Correctional Facility located in Clio, Alabama. 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. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply as training will be provided in correctional healthcare.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program
• Valid dental hygiene license in state
• 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
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

• Performing dental prophylaxis, assessing oral health, and assisting the dentist with procedures while protecting the rights, dignity, and health of the 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.
• Completing periodontal charting and obtaining other diagnostic records on patients.
• Performing facial and oral tissue and oral cancer screenings during exams.
• Providing thorough individualized oral hygiene instructions and/or other post-operative instructions to patients.
• Monitoring oral hygiene and periodontal conditions on each patient.
• Using 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree