Dental Assistant - VitalCore Health Strategies
Smyrna, DE 19977
About the Job
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VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare seeking a FLOATING FULL TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT for the Delaware Department of Correction.
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
DENTAL ASSISTANT SCHEDULE
- Full Time
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 7AM-3:30PM
- Location:
- Main Location: James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (Smyrna, DE)
- Occasional travel to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institute (Wilmington, DE), Howard R. Young Correctional Institute (Wilmington, DE), and Sussex Correctional Institute (Georgetown, Delaware) as needed for coverage.
DENTAL ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY
The Dental Assistant works under direct supervision of the dentist while assisting with patient care, instruments, supplies and records.
DENTAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen.
- Assists dentist during treatment, providing instruments, material retraction or suction. Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients.
- Schedules patients for dental appointments.
- Performs laboratory procedures such as mixing impression material for dentures and assists in the clinical procedures of prosthetic dentistry.
- Develops and mounts routine radiographs. Assists in maintaining dental charts and records dental findings.
- Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
- Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
- Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
- Inventories and orders supplies to maintain proper levels.
- Attends training and meetings as required.
DENTAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATION
- Minimum of one-year dental assistant experience required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have current CPR certification.
- Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
- Must have valid x-ray certifcation
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Keywords: Dental Assistant, Dental, Corrections
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