Dental Assistant

GLC Government Services is seeking 6 Dental Assistants to work a government contract at a Federal Correctional Facility in Bruceton Mills, WV
, a medium-security institution housing adult female and male inmates.

Location: Federal Correctional Facility, Bruceton Mills, WV

Place of Performance: Health Services Department at the United States Penitentiary (USP), the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), the Secure Female Facility (SFF), and the Satellite Prison Camp (SPC).

Pay Rate: $23.38/hour

Schedule: 40 hours per week, either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays). Work hours will be scheduled between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
.

• Minimum of 6 months of Dental Assistant experience
• Completion of a 1-year Dental Assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA)
• Current CPR Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC)
• Completion of a dental radiologic safety program or educational course preferred
• Experience working in a correctional healthcare setting preferred
• Additional professional education and certifications are a plus
• Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods of time (2–3 hours at a time)
• Ability to work with inmates from a variety of cultural, regional, racial, and ethnic backgrounds

• Provide full-service dental assisting in all areas of dental clinical practice, including specialty procedures.
• Prepare treatment areas, dental instruments, materials, and medications for procedures.
• Safely and efficiently pass instruments while maintaining a clear operative field.
• Prepare dental medicaments and impression materials and pour dental casts.
• Place and finish dental restorations, including bases and liners.
• Select appropriate tooth shades for composite restorations and dentures.
• Perform all intra-operative procedures while following standard infection control protocols.
• Take dental radiographs and determine the appropriate radiation exposure levels.
• Process and accurately document radiologic results in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with patient dismissal and ensure patients understand follow-up care instructions.
• Maintain dental equipment and assist with repairs of dental prostheses and appliances.
• Properly store and maintain adequate levels of dental supplies in assigned treatment rooms.
• Ensure instruments and unauthorized items are secured and not left in the clinic during non-patient care hours.
• Complete documentation in electronic medical records and assist with audits and record reviews.
• Perform and interpret scheduled quality assurance testing on radiographic techniques.
• Properly contain and dispose of hazardous biological waste.
• Perform clerical and administrative support duties as assigned.