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CoreCivic
Dental Hygienist (Daily Pay Available) - Tallahatchie
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What they do
A Dental Hygienist performs routine dental care, including cleaning teeth and examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educates patients about good oral health practices. Assists dentists in more complex dental procedures. Works in dental offices under the supervision of dentists and other dental health specialists.
$68,958 / year median in Mississippi
+30% projected growth
Job Description
This job is performed at the Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility in Tutwiler, MS.
The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements Perform scaling, cleaning and polishing of teeth. Render Treatment to gums and tissue surrounding teeth. Develop and conduct a dental health education program, instruct inmates/residents in preventive dental techniques Take and develop dental x-rays as directed Take impressions for study Casts Spend a minimum of 75% of time performing duties which involve direct contract with inmates/residents.
Pay Rate:
$30.39/hour Employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis and have the option to access up to 70% of their earned wages on demand, any day of the week. At CoreCivic , we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Dental Hygienists who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements Perform scaling, cleaning and polishing of teeth. Render Treatment to gums and tissue surrounding teeth. Develop and conduct a dental health education program, instruct inmates/residents in preventive dental techniques Take and develop dental x-rays as directed Take impressions for study Casts Spend a minimum of 75% of time performing duties which involve direct contract with inmates/residents.