Travel Dental Assistant - $1,229 per week in Estancia, NM Job at Cynet Health in

Job Title: Dental Assistant Profession: Dental Assistant Specialty: N/A Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: Minimum years of experience not specified License: Valid driver's license required Certifications: Certificate or evidence of completion of a dental assistant training program preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute. Must-Have: Must be at least 21 years of age. Description: The Dental Assistant is responsible for professional dental assistance during treatment of inmates/residents. The employee position spends a minimum of 75% of time performing duties which involve contact with inmates/residents in a correctional institution. The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements. Assist the dentist with the treatment of inmates/residents by setting up all instruments for each patient and treatment to be rendered, and preparing impressions and filling materials. After each treatment, sterilize the dental unit and instruments used and replace instruments prior to the next patient treatment. Control medication, syringes, and other dental supplies or equipment; inventory as required by established procedures. Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize appropriate sanitation methods. Review dental services provided to prevent inappropriate use or duplication of services. Review status of inmates/residents for completion of all necessary intervention, treatments, and services.