Job description: Distinctive Home & Health Care is a leading provider of healthcare to serve military installations across the United States. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service and support for each one of our clients. Distinctive Healthcare is currently seeking to hire a full time Dental Assistant at the Federal Correctional Institution, FCI Lewisburg 2400 Robert F. Miller Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Qualifications:

Must possess a high school certificate of graduation or GED. The individual performing the services must possess certification as a dental assistant and Certification in Expanded Functions, or at a minimum, six (6) months experience as a dental assistant. Must have the ability to work with an inmate population from a variety of cultural, regional, racial, and ethics backgrounds. Must have knowledge of routine office related duties including working knowledge of computers and word processing programs. Must possess the ability to file various documents in chronological order and electronically. Must possess good organizations skills, good interpersonal relationship skills, and be able to work effectively with the Chief Dental Officer. Must possess current CPR -Health Care Provider certification.

Duties:

Providing chair side assistance to the dental officers and dental hygienist. Demonstrating complete familiarity with four-handed dentistry with respect to technical methods and procedures. Performing sterilization and disinfection techniques of instruments. Taking, developing, and mounting dental x-rays including bite wings, periapical, and Panorex. Expanded duty functions and dental lab duties. Clerical duties such as scheduling of patient appointments, maintaining daily activity logs, maintaining stock supplies, and identifying supplies needing to be ordered. Maintaining accountability of instruments and other dental supplies. Performing equipment maintenance per manufacturer and/or CDO instructions. Accomplishing minor repairs to keep equipment in proper operating condition. Participating in or completing Improving Organizational Performance (IOP) activities and/or studies. Participation in emergency training exercises and maintaining skills in operation of emergency equipment. Providing Chief Dental Officer's (CDO) approved patient education to inmate patients. Maintaining current CPR -Health Care Provider certification.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person