Dental Assistant

Full‑Time Dental Assistant

Organization
:
Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, Wilmington, DE.

Schedule
:
Full‑Time

• Prepares the operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen.
• Assists the dentist during treatment, providing instruments, material retraction, or suction. Sterilizes instruments and disinfects the operatory between patients.
• Schedules patients for dental appointments.
• Performs laboratory procedures such as mixing impression material for dentures and assists in the clinical procedures of prosthetic dentistry.
• Develops and mounts routine radiographs. Assists in maintaining dental charts and records of dental findings.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
• Inventories and orders supplies to maintain proper levels.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

• Minimum of one‑year dental assistant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
• Valid x‑ray certification.

Keywords: Dental Assistant, Dental, Corrections