Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
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POSITION:
Dental Assistant SCHEDULE:
PRN: Monday-Thursday 7-10am / Friday 7a-3pm FACILITY:
Douglas County Correctional Center LOCATION:
710 S. 17th St, Omaha, NE
A Job Should be
MORE than just a paycheck.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice‑involved patients receive life‑changing medical and mental health services.
The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care.
We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. You also become part of a team‑a family‑whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. Change lives, make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do
MORE , then look at Wexford Health.
BENEFITS We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:
Annual review with performance increase
Generous paid‑time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement saving plans
Company‑paid short‑term disability
Healthcare and dependent care spending account
POSITION SUMMARY Under the direct clinical supervision of the Dentist, a Dental Assistant performs non‑professional work assisting the Dentist during examination and treatment of patients and in the routine handling of instruments and supplies.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains supplies, materials and records of treatment.
Sets up instruments, equipment and supplies as directed by the Dentist.
Prepares the patient for treatment.
Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
Ensures proper clean up, packaging and sterilizing of instruments.
Assists in instruction of patients in proper dental hygiene.
Assists in screenings for dental emergencies and sick call.
Provides chair‑side assistance by keeping operating field clear, passing instruments and suctioning.
Scrubs and sterilizes instruments.
Mixes restorative materials.
Assists in taking intra‑oral x‑rays in accordance with proper radiological hygiene.
Develops and mounts x‑ray films.
Performs intra‑oral tasks as defined by law.
Maintains x‑ray unit, processor, autoclave and dental unit according to specifications.
Inventories supplies and equipment to maintain adequate levels.
Orders supplies and equipment as needed.
Ensures sufficient trays for the day’s patients, pulpotomy, caries control, amalgam and Perio/scaling.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic including cleaning developer, autoclave, and x‑ray unit film processor.
Administrative responsibilities including maintaining dental charts; recording dental findings; maintaining all dental logs and inputting information into appropriate computer record.
Responsible for dental office security to include instrument, drug and needle counts; maintains constant alertness to conditions that might endanger security of the institution, personnel and inmates.
Maintains confidentiality of inmate records.
Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Dentist and HSA.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
No licensing required.
Certification: Expanded Functions or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Certification; Dental Radiology Certification (if not included in above certification); Current CPR Certification.
Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Experience: Experience working in a dental setting and/or correctional health care preferred.
EEO/M/F/D/V.
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Dental Assistant SCHEDULE:
PRN: Monday-Thursday 7-10am / Friday 7a-3pm FACILITY:
Douglas County Correctional Center LOCATION:
710 S. 17th St, Omaha, NE
A Job Should be
MORE than just a paycheck.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice‑involved patients receive life‑changing medical and mental health services.
The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care.
We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. You also become part of a team‑a family‑whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. Change lives, make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do
MORE , then look at Wexford Health.
BENEFITS We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:
Annual review with performance increase
Generous paid‑time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement saving plans
Company‑paid short‑term disability
Healthcare and dependent care spending account
POSITION SUMMARY Under the direct clinical supervision of the Dentist, a Dental Assistant performs non‑professional work assisting the Dentist during examination and treatment of patients and in the routine handling of instruments and supplies.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains supplies, materials and records of treatment.
Sets up instruments, equipment and supplies as directed by the Dentist.
Prepares the patient for treatment.
Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
Ensures proper clean up, packaging and sterilizing of instruments.
Assists in instruction of patients in proper dental hygiene.
Assists in screenings for dental emergencies and sick call.
Provides chair‑side assistance by keeping operating field clear, passing instruments and suctioning.
Scrubs and sterilizes instruments.
Mixes restorative materials.
Assists in taking intra‑oral x‑rays in accordance with proper radiological hygiene.
Develops and mounts x‑ray films.
Performs intra‑oral tasks as defined by law.
Maintains x‑ray unit, processor, autoclave and dental unit according to specifications.
Inventories supplies and equipment to maintain adequate levels.
Orders supplies and equipment as needed.
Ensures sufficient trays for the day’s patients, pulpotomy, caries control, amalgam and Perio/scaling.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic including cleaning developer, autoclave, and x‑ray unit film processor.
Administrative responsibilities including maintaining dental charts; recording dental findings; maintaining all dental logs and inputting information into appropriate computer record.
Responsible for dental office security to include instrument, drug and needle counts; maintains constant alertness to conditions that might endanger security of the institution, personnel and inmates.
Maintains confidentiality of inmate records.
Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Dentist and HSA.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
No licensing required.
Certification: Expanded Functions or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Certification; Dental Radiology Certification (if not included in above certification); Current CPR Certification.
Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Experience: Experience working in a dental setting and/or correctional health care preferred.
EEO/M/F/D/V.
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