Dental Assistant - Job at Virginia Augusta Correctional Center
Under the direction of a Dentist, Dental Assistants will assist in the dental and related work of a dental office; protect and maintain the safety of persons and property; and other related work as assigned.
Will be a member of the VADOC Mobile Dental Unit, a unit that travels to other facilities and field units in the geographical area of the base facility of employment.
Must be willing to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites.
Assists the Dentist in providing dental care and dental education to patients.
Adheres to DOC regulations for security, tool control, and safety.
Complies with OSHA regulations and CDC and American Dental Association recommendations for infection control.
Prioritizes workload and schedules patients.
Prepares and arranges dental instruments, equipment, and accessories.
Sterilizes and cares for dental instruments; keep a sufficient amount of dental supplies available.
Keeps dental records of patients; assists dentist at the chair; keeps the dental office and equipment neat, clean, and sanitary.
Takes and develops dental x-rays; performs dental laboratory functions; instructs patients in proper practices of preventive dental care.
Will be a member of the VADOC Mobile Dental Unit, a unit that travels to other facilities and field units in the geographical area of the base facility of employment.
Must be willing to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites.
Assists the Dentist in providing dental care and dental education to patients.
Adheres to DOC regulations for security, tool control, and safety.
Complies with OSHA regulations and CDC and American Dental Association recommendations for infection control.
Prioritizes workload and schedules patients.
Prepares and arranges dental instruments, equipment, and accessories.
Sterilizes and cares for dental instruments; keep a sufficient amount of dental supplies available.
Keeps dental records of patients; assists dentist at the chair; keeps the dental office and equipment neat, clean, and sanitary.
Takes and develops dental x-rays; performs dental laboratory functions; instructs patients in proper practices of preventive dental care.
Minimum Qualifications
Certification as a Dental Assistant by Dental Assisting National Board.
Academic training/experience as a dental assistant.
Must be willing to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and schedule patients.
Knowledge of dental terminology.
Experience in four handed dentistry.
Academic training/experience as a dental assistant.
Must be willing to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and schedule patients.
Knowledge of dental terminology.
Experience in four handed dentistry.
Preferred Qualifications
Radiation Health and Safety Certification.
Possesses current AHA CPR/BLS certification.
Ability to properly monitoring patient vital signs.
Possesses current AHA CPR/BLS certification.
Ability to properly monitoring patient vital signs.
Special Requirements
All applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.
The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application and/or resume for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (
RMS
). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted.
The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resume.
RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
This is a tobacco free facility. Use of all tobacco products is prohibited on site at all times.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management ( DHRM ) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or resume.
The Virginia Department of Corrections is an EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
AMERICORPS , PEACE CORPS , AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ALL ENCOURAGED TO APPLY .
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, DOC encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability ( COD ) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resume.
RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
This is a tobacco free facility. Use of all tobacco products is prohibited on site at all times.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management ( DHRM ) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or resume.
The Virginia Department of Corrections is an EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
AMERICORPS , PEACE CORPS , AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ALL ENCOURAGED TO APPLY .
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, DOC encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability ( COD ) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
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