Dental Hygienist

Tallahassee, FL

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing health care organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Place of performance: The Dental Hygienist Services will be performed on-site in the Health Services Department at the Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee in Tallahassee, FL. You must pass mandatory background, credit check and drug screening.

Pay: $44.54.

Sign-on bonus: $1,500 sign-on bonus.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • 401(k).
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Paid vacation.

Shifts:

  • 40 hours per week between the hours of 7:00am to 3:00pm. The shift will be up to 8 sessions per day, with a thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch period, if applicable, Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays.

Description of duties:

  • Provide dental prophylaxis on inmate patients who are referred by the dental staff.
  • Provide periodontal scaling and root planning on inmate patients who are referred by the dental staff.
  • Provide complete periodontal charting on inmate patients.
  • Provide thorough individualized oral hygiene instructions to each patient.
  • Monitor oral hygiene and periodontal condition on each patient seen for dental prophylaxis.
  • Complete necessary dental x-rays as specified by the Dentist.

Education and experience:

  • Candidate is required to be certified/licensed as a Dental Hygienist in Florida and must submit photocopies of their license and/or board certification.
  • Dental radiology certification, anesthesia certification and CPR certification are also required.