N EEDED: Dental Assistant LOCATION: 100 Prison Road, Estill, South Carolina 29918
SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), between 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS: Shall possess specialty training from a licensed dentist and/or certification from an accredited Dental Assistant School. Must provide proof of your specialty training or certification. Training must include Dental Radiology and Radiology Safety. Shall be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. Bilingual oral communication skills – desirable. Experience in a clinical correctional setting – desirable. Proficient in placing a rubber dam - desirable. JOB DUTIES: The contractor's responsibilities in each specialty are listed below:
Oral Surgery Seat the patient; Prepare anesthetic. Place topical anesthetic; Set up and break down the surgical tray; Evacuate the surgical field; Retract tissue(s); Irrigate bone during rotary instrumentation; Remove sutures; Apply appropriate medications as prescribed by the dentist; Give post-surgical instructions; Take radiographs of the surgical site when directed; All other tasks as designated by the CDO. Operative/Restorative Seat the patient; Prepare anesthetic. Place topical anesthetic; Pass instruments, retract tissues, irrigate oral cavity, and operate aspirator; Set up and break down the operative/restorative tray; Proficient in placing and removing the rubber dam; Place bases and liners; Place matrices; Evacuate the operative field using appropriate evacuation techniques; Select tooth shade for composite restorations; Place temporary fillings; All other tasks as designated by the CDO. Removable Prosthodontics Select appropriate trays and impression materials; Make preliminary impressions for study models; Pour up preliminary impressions; Fabricate custom trays; Perform minor denture/partial repairs; Select tooth shade for removable prostheses; All other tasks as designated by the CDO. Endodontics Seat the patient; Place and remove the rubber dam; Set up and break down the endodontic instrument tray; Take radiographs as designated by the dentist; Properly evacuate the endodontic field; Properly mix bases, medicaments and irrigants used during the endodontic procedure; Provide post-operative instructions; All other tasks as designated by the CDO. Radiology Obtain diagnostic quality periapical, occlusal, lateral, TMJ, and panographic radiographs; Process and save digital radiographs to patient dental records; Be able to identify and correct improper radiographic outcomes; Preventive Perform dental and periodontal charting; Provide oral hygiene instruction; Apply fluoride and desensitizing agents. Supplies Advise the CDO when stock levels of expendable supplies used in the dental clinic are below prescribed levels; Contact vendors for pricing information; Prepare purchase order forms; Store supplies once received from the vendor; Maintain the supply room in an orderly manner. Clerical Duties Submit callouts; Answer phones; Schedule patients; All other clerical duties as designated by the CDO. General Duties Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments; Perform daily inspection of equipment and make minor repairs; Report defective equipment, or utilize corrective action; Perform periodic maintenance on dental equipment; Follow proper infection control procedures. BENEFITS: competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contribution.
