Dental Hygienist - Part Time Days

Naphcare, Inc.•Bessemer, AL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a part-time Dental Hygienist to work at the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama. The Correctional Dental Hygienist works alongside correctional officers and other dental professionals to provide dental care to incarcerated individuals with complex medical and dental needs. The work takes place in a controlled environment where security is a top priority. The hygienist performs dental prophylaxis, assesses oral health, assists with dental procedures, and supports the dental department’s clinical and administrative functions. The role also includes documenting dental hygiene services in TechCare™ and protecting patients’ rights, dignity, and health.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited dental hygiene program.
Valid dental hygiene license in Alabama.
Dental radiology certification.
Active BLS CPR certification; AHA certification preferred.
Strong oral hygiene knowledge and excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in a correctional environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Integrity and professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility 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, and walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

AHA BLS CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform dental prophylaxis, including cleaning teeth, removing tartar and plaque, and applying fluoride.
Assess oral health and monitor each patient’s oral hygiene and periodontal conditions.
Take and develop x-rays and assist with dental laboratory functions.
Assist with patient care, procedures, instruments, supplies, documentation, and the overall function of the dental department.
Sterilize and disinfect equipment and tools.
Assist with triage, dental sick call requests, appointment scheduling, patient records, and other administrative tasks.
Explain dental procedures and oral hygiene practices to patients.
Complete periodontal charting and obtain other diagnostic records.
Perform facial and oral tissue and oral cancer screenings during examinations.
Provide individualized oral hygiene and post-operative instructions to patients.
Use relevant TechCare™ functions and applications to document dental hygiene services in patient records.
Protect patients’ rights, dignity, and health while maintaining confidentiality and complying with facility policies and legal requirements.