Dental Hygienist
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Dental / Dentistry
Dentistry / General Dentist
Excellent Benefits Join Yes Care: A Career with Purpose in Correctional Healthcare
Correctional healthcare is more than just a job—it’s a calling. At Yes Care, you have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health, well-being, and future of an underserved population.
Limestone Correctional Facility
Location: Harvest, AL
Rate: $36/hour - M-F
Shift Starts at: 6am
Key Responsibilities- Scale and polish teeth and roots.
- Remove sutures.
- Take study models.
- Polish amalgam restorations.
- Place and remove rubber dams.
- Assist dentist in administering fluoride treatments. Instruct inmates in proper dental hygiene.
- Develop oral hygiene education program for inmates.
- Assist dentist in completing diagnostic x-rays.
- Record all aspects of treatment provided and other pertinent information in the inmate’s dental record.
- Initiate and maintain recall program for additional instructions and treatment for inmates whose condition and/or attitude indicate a need. Also a follow-up prophylaxis treatment in a specific time interval.
- Check and maintain instruments, equipment and supplies including ordering replacements and submitting work orders.
- Ensure proper clean-up, packaging and sterilizing of instruments. Maintain a clean and orderly working environment. Instruct dental assistant in proper techniques and other training as directed.
- Perform dental assessments when required.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience.
- Must have completed accredited training appropriate to the field.
- Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report.
- Required to exert up to 50 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.
- Required to kneel, stoop, crouch and / or crawl occasionally.
- Must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising your health and well-being or that of your fellow employees or that of inmates.
- A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO Plan
- 401k with Matching Funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
Yes Care provides a supportive and structured environment where you can thrive in a leadership role while delivering meaningful healthcare in a correctional setting. Your expertise and leadership will directly impact the quality of care and operations within our facilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer StatementYes Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
. We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. #INDAL
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