Dental Assistant - Richmond CI

Job Title

Dental Assistant (S)

NC Department of Adult Correction

Richmond Correctional Institution, Hoffman, North Carolina

This Position is located at Richmond Correctional Institution, a medium custody prison housing male offenders with a maximum capacity of 420 offenders. The role is skilled work in rendering technical assistance to dentists in the care of dental patients. Positions provide primary clinical support for patient care by performing dental assisting duties in a variety of clinical settings.

• Maintaining inventories of supplies and equipment
• Cleaning and sterilizing instruments
• Preparing and arranging instrument trays for clinical use
• Explaining procedures and providing support to patients
• Passing instruments to the dentist during dental procedures
• Preparing impression and filling materials
• Operating oral evacuation equipment, retractors, and water/air sprays
• Monitoring the patient’s behavior and vital signs as requested by the dentist
• Completing patient records and charts, billings and reappointments
• Clearing and cleaning the operatory and instruments
• Taking routine x‑rays and photographs
• Instructing patient, family, and/or health care staff in basic oral hygiene
• Oriented dental and dental assistant students in the utilization of dental assistants in office management, patient relations, and routine chair‑side procedures
• Supervision of other dental assistants as needed

• Completion of a dental assistant program from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of on‑the‑job training as a dental assistant and required x‑ray training when needed, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Documented experience in the utilization of dental instruments, procedures, and equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of preparation methods and dental materials
• Documented experience in maintaining dental records

Salary Range: $35,770 - $53,564. This is a full‑time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program. Paid vacation, sick, community service leave, and paid parental leave are also available.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.