Dental Assistant FCI Safford

Dental Assistant FCI Safford

Work Location
Bureau of Prisons
Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Safford
1529 W. Highway 366
Safford, Arizona 85546

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquires, Fingerprints and Drug Screen.
• Type of Employment: Full-Time, up to 40 hours per week.
• Anticipated Compensation: $21.35 - $26.28/hour.
• Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80 hours per year, occurring on day one.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year, occurring on day one.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays

Working Hours

The Dental Assistant will normally work from Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The Dental Assistant will not work more than 40 hours a week.

Summary of Duties

The Dental Assistant must be able to collect and track data, enter data into the agency's electronic system, and track the scheduling of patient care. The dental assistant must also have knowledge and experience in maintaining patient medical records and confidentiality. This includes retrieving patient records and escorting patients to the proper dental specialty section; seating and preparing patients for attending Dental Officer; assisting the Dental Officer by preparing dental instruments, essential materials, drugs, and medications; passing instruments and other related Dental Assistants duties.

Qualifications

• Must possess a certificate from a Dental Assistant accredited school or program.
• Training must include dental radiology and radiology safety.
• A minimum of Two (2) years experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC) or the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical correctional setting are desirable.

**Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application to careers@fidelitypartners.org

Attire

The Dental Assistant is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved). The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contractor will be performing. The Dental Assistant is prohibited from wearing khaki or green clothing of any type as this is the color clothing the Adults in Custody (AIC) population wear.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists Dental Officer in dental specialty sections: restorative, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetics, and examinations.
• Retrieve patients records and escorts patients to proper dental specialty section; seats and prepares patient for attending Dental Officer.
• Assists Dental Officer by preparing dental instruments, essential materials, drugs, and medications.
• Passes instruments, retracts tissues, irrigates oral cavity, and operates aspirator.
• Observes patients responses, and assists patient for dismissal from the Dental Clinic
• Gives instructions for subsequent dental appointments.
• Makes necessary entries on dental treatment records (both electronic and paper records)
• Prepares dental treatment room for the next patient.
• Assists in the treatment of emergency cases.
• Provides dental health education.
• Dental prophylaxis
• Dental screening examination
• Preparation of patients for period
• Dental and periodontal charting
• Prepares places and removes packs.
• Places temporary fillings
• Places and removes rubber dams.
• Maintains dental equipment.
• Cleans, sharpens, and sterilizes instruments.
• Performs daily inspection of equipment and makes minor repairs.
• Reports defective equipment or utilizes corrective action.
• Performs routine oral prophylaxis of the clinical crowns of teeth.
• Uses dental hand instruments, mechanical instruments (including ultrasonic), oral hygiene aides and prophylaxis paste to provide necessary oral prophylactic services.
• Prepares entries for patients records.
• Selects and applies medication in proper portion and anti-cariogenic agents to surface of teeth Applies medication prescribed by a Dental Officer to gingiva to promote healing.
• Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis and appliances under supervision.
• Performs procedures pursuant to fabrication and repair of complete denture prosthesis and removable partial prosthesis.
• Uses acrylic resins and porcelain as basic materials.
• Takes radiographs of patients using standard and digital dental radiographic, panelipse, cephalometric, and transcranial equipment
• Obtains diagnostic quality periapical, occlusal, lateral, jaw, TMJ, and panographic radiographs.
• Correctly positions patient and film.
• Determines level of radiation intensity to minimize radiation exposure of patients.
• Processes and saves digital radiographs to patient medical records.
• Performs quality assurances on radiographic and developing equipment and safelight.
• Maintains proper infection control procedures in radiographic techniques.
• Sterilizes contaminated biological waste of dental clinic
• Places and finishes dental restorations, including bases and liners.
• Make primary impressions and pours cast.
• Selects tooth shade for composite restorations and dentures.

The dentist gives specific directions related primarily to unusual treatment concerning emergency professional therapy. The dentist explains changes in professional dental procedures available to resolve such problems and renders advice as needed. Guidelines consist of applicable professional practices and specific written and oral instructions.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US:

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005 or Join our Team

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).