Dental Assistant Evans Correctional Institution, Bennettsville; MARLBORO) Level 2

• Provides direct care to inmate population and maintains dental health delivery services at assigned dental clinic for assigned inmate population.
• Prepares patient for treatment and provides chairside assistance for all dental procedures.
• Operates dental equipment as necessary for the care and treatment of patients.
• Exposes, develops and mounts/files dental X‑rays.
• Prepares and maintains dental X‑ray developing solutions.
• Maintains equipment by cleaning and lubricating dental hand‑pieces, suction lines, etc.
• Cleans working areas and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Performs clinical laboratory procedures.
• Prepares and mixes various filling and impression materials.
• Performs prophylaxis and oral hygiene as needed.
• Schedules dental appointments.
• Maintains dental patient records.
• Maintains the inventory of the clinic dental supplies.
• Requests additional supplies as needed.
• Keeps statistical reports on clinical activities and performs administrative/clerical duties as necessary.
• Assists with providing dental care to other dental clinics statewide as needed.

Resume Preferred But Not Required.

An associate degree in Dental Assistance or one year of formal training in a dental assistance course accredited by the American Dental Association.

• An associate degree in dental assistance.

OR

• A high school diploma and one (1) year of formal training in an ADA accredited assistant's course and one (1) year of dental assistant experience with certification in dental x-ray.

OR

• A high school diploma, DANB'S Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification, and two years’ work experience as a dental assistant with certification in dental x-ray.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time‑limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.