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Dental Assistant (#013899) Medical Support, Columbia (RICHLAND)
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
RICHLAND, South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$46,600 - $57,300
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for a dental assistant in a South Carolina prison, where you'll help dentists treat inmates by preparing patients, operating equipment, taking x-rays, sterilizing tools, and managing clinic supplies and records.
It's a hands-on role that involves some travel to other facilities as needed.
A good fit would be someone with dental training who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a secure, high-volume environment.
Key Requirements
- Associate degree in dental assistance
- OR high school diploma plus one year of formal training in an ADA-accredited dental assistant course
- One year of dental assistant experience (if using the alternative qualification)
- Certification in dental x-ray
- Ability to assist with all dental procedures, including chairside support and prophylaxis
- Skills in maintaining equipment, sterilizing instruments, and managing inventory and records
Full Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Dentistry,
- Employee will be dually supervised by the dentist at their assigned institution.
- Employee will assist with providing dental care to patients in their assigned clinic and statewide as needed.
- Prepares patients for treatment and provides chairside assistance for all dental procedures.
- Operates dental equipment as necessary for the care and treatment of patients.
- Exposes, develops, and mounts/files dental x-rays.
- Also prepares and maintains dental x-ray developing solutions.
- Maintains dental equipment by cleaning and lubricating dental hand pieces, suction lines, etc.
- Also cleans working areas and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
- Prepares and mixes various filling and impression materials.
- Performs clinical laboratory procedures.
- Performs prophylaxis and oral hygiene instruction as needed.
- Schedules dental appointments.
- Maintains dental patient records.
- Maintains the inventory of the clinic's dental supplies.
- Request additional supplies as needed.
- Keeps statistical reports on clinical activities and performs administrative/clerical duties as necessary.
- Assists with providing dental care to other dental clinics, statewide, as instructed/needed
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
An associate degree in Dental Assistance or one year of formal training in a dental assistance course accredited by the American Dental Association.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
Associate degree in dental assistance
OR
A high school diploma and one (1) year of formal training in an ADA-accredited assistant's course, and one (1) year of dental assistant experience with certification in dental x-ray.
Additional Information
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
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