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Dental Assistant (#019629) Wateree River Correctional Institution, Rembert (SUMTER) Level 2
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$46,600 - $57,300
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 23, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a dental assistant at a correctional facility in South Carolina, where you'll help dentists provide care to inmates by preparing patients, assisting during procedures, taking x-rays, sterilizing equipment, and managing clinic supplies and records.
It's a good fit for someone with dental assisting training and experience who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a structured prison environment.
Key Requirements
- Associate degree in dental assistance or high school diploma with one year of formal training in an ADA-accredited dental assistant course
- One year of dental assistant experience
- Certification in dental x-ray
- Ability to provide chairside assistance for dental procedures
- Skills in exposing, developing, and mounting dental x-rays
- Experience maintaining and sterilizing dental equipment and instruments
- Proficiency in record-keeping, scheduling appointments, and inventory management
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:
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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