Colorado Department of Corrections
CDOC Dental Assistant - (CANON CITY)
Colorado Department of Corrections, Cañon City, Colorado, United States
Job Title:
Dental Assistant – Prisons and Jails
Location:
Canon City, Colorado (This posting may also be used to fill future vacancies at this location.)
This position assists the dentist in providing routine and emergency dental care, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in a prison clinical setting. The Assistant ensures daily completion of dental clinic operations, including scheduling, tool and chemical control, infection control, hazardous waste handling, and radiation safety.
Responsibilities
Obtain digital x‑rays.
Set up restorative procedures.
Educate inmates about preventive dental health care.
Sterilize instruments and equipment.
Dispose of medical contaminated waste.
Interpret and adapt radiation safety and infection control guidelines and regulations.
Monitor and maintain intra‑oral x‑ray machines.
Set schedule and perform preventive maintenance on dental equipment, troubleshoot, and initiate work orders.
Maintain inventory levels of supplies & chemicals, prioritizing usage based on expiration dates and re‑ordering as needed.
Ensure safety & security by maintaining a controlled environment for tools, chemicals & supplies.
Maintain cleanliness of the dental clinic.
Under direction from the dentist, plan the workload and appointment schedule of inmates to achieve maximum efficiency.
Triage urgency of dental requests for treatment, gather information, consult with the dentist and schedule appropriately.
Arrange transport of inmates for appointments if indicated.
Monitor progress of prosthetic cases and determine how best to schedule these patients.
Obtain signatures and track co‑pay charges and submit them for approval.
Maintain suitable filing system, supply usage, expiration dates and stock levels.
Perform and log autoclave spore strip testing per Dental Service Standards.
Responsible for monthly reports on all dental activities to the Chief of Dental Services.
May be required to travel to other facilities as needed to perform Dental Assistant services.
May be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must have two years of full‑time, professional work experience as a Dental Assistant providing chair‑side assistance in General Dentistry or Oral Surgery to an adult population.
Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of the required experience (proof of completion must be attached).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working as a Dental Assistant in a correctional environment.
Dental Assistant Certification (attach certification).
Dental X‑Ray Certification (attach certification).
At least two years of experience providing chair‑side assistance in General Dentistry.
Conditions of Employment
Must be 21 years of age.
Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Have no felony convictions.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States (e‑Verify will be used).
Successfully pass all modules of the six‑week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, including English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics (lift arms above head, stabilize a person, use arms, palms, shins, and feet to deliver blows, withstand impact, and other listed tasks).
Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment.
Must be able to see and hear to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
Contact Information For information regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at
stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us
or 719‑723‑3973.
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Dental Assistant – Prisons and Jails
Location:
Canon City, Colorado (This posting may also be used to fill future vacancies at this location.)
This position assists the dentist in providing routine and emergency dental care, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in a prison clinical setting. The Assistant ensures daily completion of dental clinic operations, including scheduling, tool and chemical control, infection control, hazardous waste handling, and radiation safety.
Responsibilities
Obtain digital x‑rays.
Set up restorative procedures.
Educate inmates about preventive dental health care.
Sterilize instruments and equipment.
Dispose of medical contaminated waste.
Interpret and adapt radiation safety and infection control guidelines and regulations.
Monitor and maintain intra‑oral x‑ray machines.
Set schedule and perform preventive maintenance on dental equipment, troubleshoot, and initiate work orders.
Maintain inventory levels of supplies & chemicals, prioritizing usage based on expiration dates and re‑ordering as needed.
Ensure safety & security by maintaining a controlled environment for tools, chemicals & supplies.
Maintain cleanliness of the dental clinic.
Under direction from the dentist, plan the workload and appointment schedule of inmates to achieve maximum efficiency.
Triage urgency of dental requests for treatment, gather information, consult with the dentist and schedule appropriately.
Arrange transport of inmates for appointments if indicated.
Monitor progress of prosthetic cases and determine how best to schedule these patients.
Obtain signatures and track co‑pay charges and submit them for approval.
Maintain suitable filing system, supply usage, expiration dates and stock levels.
Perform and log autoclave spore strip testing per Dental Service Standards.
Responsible for monthly reports on all dental activities to the Chief of Dental Services.
May be required to travel to other facilities as needed to perform Dental Assistant services.
May be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must have two years of full‑time, professional work experience as a Dental Assistant providing chair‑side assistance in General Dentistry or Oral Surgery to an adult population.
Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of the required experience (proof of completion must be attached).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working as a Dental Assistant in a correctional environment.
Dental Assistant Certification (attach certification).
Dental X‑Ray Certification (attach certification).
At least two years of experience providing chair‑side assistance in General Dentistry.
Conditions of Employment
Must be 21 years of age.
Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Have no felony convictions.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States (e‑Verify will be used).
Successfully pass all modules of the six‑week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, including English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics (lift arms above head, stabilize a person, use arms, palms, shins, and feet to deliver blows, withstand impact, and other listed tasks).
Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment.
Must be able to see and hear to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
Contact Information For information regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at
stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us
or 719‑723‑3973.
#J-18808-Ljbffr