Dental Hygienist – FPC-Alderson, Alderson, WV

Dental Hygienist – FPC-Alderson

Work Location Bureau of Prisons Federal Prison Center-Alderson Health Services Department 1 Glen Ray Road Alderson, West Virginia, 24910

• Citizenship Requirements:
  Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements:
  National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
• Period of Performance:
  Estimated start date: 15 July 2026 – 30 April 2031.
• Type of Employment:
  Full-time – 40 hours per week.
• Estimated Pay: $35.70 - $40.79 per hour.
• Pay Holidays:
  Eleven (11) Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to 80 hours, which starts accruing on the day of hire.
• Sick Leave:
  Up to 56 hours, which starts accruing on the day of hire.

Working Hours The Dental Hygienist will normally work Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period. The Dental Hygienist schedule shall not exceed 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a course of study in Dental Hygiene from an accredited organization.
• Must be certified/licensed as a Dental Hygienist in the State of West Virginia.
• Dental radiology certification required.
• Anesthesia certification is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC) or the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Correctional Environment experience is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical correctional setting are desirable but not required.

Attire The Dental Hygienist must wear appropriate professional attire (scrub uniforms are always approved). The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the Bureau of Prisons employee will be performing. The Dental Hygienist must not wear khaki or green clothing of any kind, as these are the colors worn by the Adults in Custody (AIC).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing dental prophylaxis and topical fluoride application to the AIC who are referred by the dental staff.
• Providing thorough individualized oral hygiene education and instructions to each patient.
• Monitoring oral hygiene and periodontal condition on each patient seen for dental prophylaxis.
• Completing necessary dental x-rays as specified by the dentist.
• Maintaining accountability of sharps and syringes.
• Assisting with sick calls and the dentist when needed.
• Sterilizing instruments used for prophylaxis and other instruments as specified by the dental staff.
• Performing necessary paperwork related to scheduling patients for dental prophylaxis as directed by the dental staff.
• Monitoring, stocking, and organizing of dental clinic supplies, assisting with ordering of supplies for the chief dentist, and any other duties assigned by the dentist in accordance with the job duties required.
• Use of electronic medical records and proper documentation for patient information and scheduling of appointments.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

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