Dental Hygienist – FPC-Alderson, Alderson, WV

Fidelity Partners•Alderson, WV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Prisons Federal Prison Center-Alderson is seeking a Dental Hygienist to work in their Health Services Department. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, with an estimated start date of July 15, 2026, and an end date of April 30, 2031. The role involves providing dental prophylaxis, oral hygiene education, monitoring patient oral health, performing dental x-rays, assisting with sick calls and dentists, sterilizing instruments, managing paperwork, and maintaining dental clinic supplies. The position requires adherence to specific attire guidelines suitable for a correctional environment.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have completed a course of study in Dental Hygiene from an accredited organization.
Must be certified/licensed as a Dental Hygienist in the State of West Virginia.
Dental radiology certification required.
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 but not required.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred.
Correctional Environment experience is preferred but not required.
Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical correctional setting are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Providing dental prophylaxis and topical fluoride application to the AIC who are referred by the dental staff.
Providing thorough individualized oral hygiene education and instructions to each patient.
Monitoring oral hygiene and periodontal condition on each patient seen for dental prophylaxis.
Completing necessary dental x-rays as specified by the dentist.
Maintaining accountability of sharps and syringes.
Assisting with sick calls and the dentist when needed.
Sterilizing instruments used for prophylaxis and other instruments as specified by the dental staff.
Performing necessary paperwork related to scheduling patients for dental prophylaxis as directed by the dental staff.
Monitoring, stocking, and organizing of dental clinic supplies, assisting with ordering of supplies for the chief dentist, and any other duties assigned by the dentist in accordance with the job duties required.
Use of electronic medical records and proper documentation for patient information and scheduling of appointments.