Dental Assistant, Part Time

**Contingent Upon Contract Award**

This is a part time 1099 contractor position, 20hrs weekly

Summary
The Dental Assistant provides assistance during examination and oral surgery treatment of detainees/inmates.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
* The Dental Assistant sterilizes instruments in the dental office. Lays out needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
* The Dental Assistant provides chair-side assistance by keeping operating field clear, passing instruments, and suctioning.
* Mixes restorative materials as required.
* The Dental Assistant assists in taking intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays as requested.
* Develops and mounts x-ray films.
* The Dental Assistant maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic according to OSHA standards.
* Performs dental screenings and schedules appointments as necessary.
* The Dental Assistant maintains dental charts and records dental findings.
* Schedules patients for dental appointments.
* The Dental Assistant prepares patient's schedule for escort officer.
* Maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.
* The Dental Assistant performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
* High school diploma or GED certification required.
* Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program and current license or certification (where applicable) to practice in the state in which the facility is located is required. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
* A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.