NEEDED: Dental Assistant

LOCATION: 8730 Scroggs Road, Lisbon, Ohio 44432

SCHEDULE: 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• US Citizen
• Shall possess specialty training from a licensed dentist and/or certification from an accredited Dental Assistant school.
• Training must include dental radiology and radiology safety.
• Shall be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Must have a minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience providing Dental Assistant services.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Shall provide a detailed resume with dates of employment.
• A copy of your educational diplomas or certifications.
• Copy of current CPR certificates or statement of willingness to obtain one prior to hire date.

JOB DUTIES:

• Abides by FCI Elkton’s infection control policies.
• Provides prevention duties and chairside assistance to the dentist.
• Cleans, polishes and/or oils equipment according to manufacturers or biomedical recommendations.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, using autoclave techniques.
• Prepares sterile trays, packs, sutures, etc.
• Maintains a number of recurring reports, including those concerning materials and equipment.
• Properly stores and maintains adequate supplies in the dental clinic.
• Requisitions dental laboratory work.
• Greets, receives and prepares patients for treatment.
• Lays out instruments and materials needed for treatment.
• Provides chair-side assistance during oral examination and restorative treatments.
• Passes instruments and materials to and retrieves them from the dentist.
• Operates oral evacuator and suction tip to keep area of operation clear.
• Retracts tissue, cheek and tongue.
• Scans dental treatment plans into Bureau’s Electronic Medical Record (BEMR).
• Relays post-treatment instructions to the patient from dentist.
• Completes radiographs, marks them with identifying information and upload them into the inmate’s BEMR file.
• Uses lead aprons and shields as protection against radiation.
• Other job-related responsibilities required for a dental assistant.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions.