Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Granite City, IL Job Details $53,040 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Bilingual Direct patient care CPR Certification Dentistry Prosthodontics BLS Certification Correctional experience CPR Mid-level Periodontics Administrative experience Dental sterilization procedures Custom prosthetic fabrication Medical records American Red Cross CPR Certification Corrections facility medical clinic experience Dental x-ray Dental impressions Dental equipment Medical equipment cleaning Dental Assisting Instrument maintenance Oral surgery Managing patient records 2 years Communication skills Health education and counseling Dental care patient education Full Job Description The Dental Assistant will provide clinical support to the Dental Officer within the Health Services Department of a federal correctional facility. This role involves assisting with various dental specialties, maintaining equipment, and performing administrative tasks within a secure environment. The successful candidate must be able to work professionally with an inmate population from diverse backgrounds.

Location:

FCI Marion, 4500 Prison Road, Marion, IL 62959

Hours:

Normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (excluding Federal holidays)

Key Responsibilities Clinical Assistance:

Assist the Dental Officer in restorative, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetics, and general examinations.

Patient Management:

Retrieve inmate records, escort patients to the dental section, and prepare them for treatment.

Procedure Support:

Pass instruments, retract tissues, irrigate oral cavities, and operate aspirators during procedures.

Radiography:

Take digital radiographs, including periapical, occlusal, and panographic views, while minimizing radiation exposure.

Instrumentation:

Clean, sharpen, and sterilize dental instruments; prepare treatment rooms for subsequent patients.

Prosthetics & Restorations:

Perform procedures related to the fabrication and repair of dentures; make primary impressions and pour casts.

Administrative Duties:

Maintain electronic and paper dental treatment records and track scheduling for patient care.

Health Education:

Provide dental health education and instructions for follow-up appointments.

Qualifications & Requirements Education:

Specialty training from a licensed dentist or certification from an accredited Dental Assistant school.

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing dental assistant services.

Certifications:

o Certification in dental radiology and radiology safety. o Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association).

Preferred Skills:

Bilingual oral communication and experience in a clinical correctional setting are highly desirable.

Security & Compliance Background Investigation:

Must successfully complete a background investigation, including fingerprints, credit check, and law enforcement agency checks.

Professional Conduct:

Adhere to all institutional regulations regarding safety and security. Maintain a professional relationship with Adults in Custody (AICs) at all times.