Dental Hygienist - NCCIW
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 North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women (NCCIW) in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position provides dental hygiene services at correctional facilities. 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. This is a REPOST. Previous applicants do not need to reapply. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Dental Hygienist may perform the following duties under the general supervision of a licensed dentist: This is technical dental work in examining, cleaning, and instructing on the general care of the teeth. 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.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in North Carolina.
Nice To Haves
- Documented experience in the application of the techniques and practices of dental hygiene.
- Documented ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and to interpret and maintain records and reports
- Ability to deal tactfully with the public and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.
- Ability to work with other professional and support personnel in the performance of duties typical of the dental hygienist and assisting with other duties which may be of a lesser complexity.
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
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
