Dental Hygienist

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Coleman, FL

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About The Position

The Dental Hygienist plans and directs a preventive dental health program for an inmate population. The position provides oral prophylaxis, educates patients about oral health care, and develops teaching aids and preventive methods. Instruction is delivered individually and in groups using materials such as teeth models, displays, disclosing solutions, toothbrushes, and floss. The hygienist demonstrates proper brushing and flossing techniques using toothbrushes, floss threaders, Perio-Aids, Proxabrushes, and similar tools.

As a correctional institution employee, the incumbent also has recurring responsibility for maintaining institutional security. Correctional duties take precedence over other responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

• Hold a current, active, unrestricted license to practice as a dental hygienist in a U.S. state or territory or the District of Columbia.
• Submit proof of current licensure and documentation of completing a program qualifying the applicant to administer X-rays or perform radiologic procedures; self-certification is not accepted.
• Meet radiologic credentialing requirements under 42 CFR Part 75 when administering radiologic procedures.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, including oral prophylactic care and oral health education for patients.
• For positions involving X-rays, have experience taking and interpreting X-rays.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet applicable Selective Service requirements.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including an interview, urinalysis, physical examination, background investigation, NCIC screening, and credit check.
• Successfully complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course at Glynco, Georgia.
• For original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution, meet the maximum entry age of 36, unless an applicable exception applies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience assisting with pre- and post-operative dental procedures, including sterilizing the operative environment.
• Experience with dental-care administrative duties, such as scheduling patients, preparing call-outs, managing medical records, and recording treatment.
• Experience assisting with simple intra-oral dental radiographs.
• Experience with advanced oral prophylactic, therapeutic, and preventive procedures for periodontal disease, inflammation, or patients with other medical or dental problems, at applicable higher grade levels.
• Experience placing temporary fillings and finishing amalgam restorations, at applicable higher grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the preventive dental health program.
• Instruct patients in oral health care and administer oral prophylaxis.
• Develop teaching aids and preventive methods for the inmate population.
• Teach patients individually and in groups about proper oral hygiene using educational materials and supplies.
• Demonstrate proper brushing and flossing techniques.
• Maintain institutional security as part of the correctional staff; these duties take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. Specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed