Dental Hygienist - NCCIW

State of North Carolina•1034 Bragg Street Wake, NC

15d•$61,177 - $91,767•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in North Carolina.
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.