STI
Overview
The Dental Assistant is responsible for professional dental assistance during treatment of inmates/residents. The employee position spends a minimum of 75% of his/her time performing duties which involve contact with inmates/residents in a correctional institution.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Assistant 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 the inappropriate use or duplication of services.
- Review status of inmates/residents for completion of all necessary intervention and treatments and services.
Required Skills & Experience
N/A
Preferred Skills & Experience
N/A
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Health Care Provider
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care