Dental Assistant; Correctional Healthcare

Location

United States Penitentiary (USP) Big Sandy & Satellite Prison Camp (SPC)

1197 Airport Road, Inez, KY 41224

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

30-minute unpaid lunch

Up to 40 hours per week (no overtime)

No Federal holidays

$80,000 - $90,000 a year

We are seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to provide onsite dental support services within a Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) correctional healthcare environment. The Dental Assistant will support dental providers during procedures, ensure proper sterilization and accountability of instruments, and assist with dental records in a secure institutional setting. The position requires professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to work with a diverse inmate population while adhering to strict federal and institutional regulations.

• Assist the Dentist during routine and specialized dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and dental instruments prior to procedures
• Maintain strict accountability, cleaning, and sterilization of dental instruments
• Utilize and maintain proficiency in the Bureau of Prisons Electronic Medical Record (BEMR) system
• Conduct oneself professionally at all times within a correctional environment
• Comply with all federal, state, and institutional healthcare standards
• Follow standards set by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare (AAAHC) and American Correctional Association (ACA)
• Report inmate rule violations or safety concerns to the Health Services Administrator or COR
• Perform additional dental assistant duties as assigned by the Dentist, within scope of practice

• Services are performed onsite within a high-security federal correctional facility
• Frequent and unsupervised contact with inmate populations
• Work disruptions may occur due to lockdowns, weather, or security issues
• All equipment, PPE, and routine supplies are provided by the institution
• Professional scrubs are required (scrub pants, top, and optional jacket)

• Formal training as a Dental Assistant AND
• Minimum of two (2) years documented experience
  , OR
• Current Dental Assistant certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS / CPR) certification (no lapse permitted)
• Ability to obtain and maintain institutional clearance
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations
• Must provide resume and documentation of education, training, and certifications

If certified, the Dental Assistant must maintain all required continuing education and provide updated certifications to the COR as required.

• The Dental Assistant may NOT
  :
• Supervise inmates or Bureau of Prisons staff
• Participate in inmate accountability
• Requisition, sign for, or pick up supplies
• Develop policy or procedures
• Attend staff meetings, recalls, or staff functions

• Must be free from infectious diseases
• Any condition posing a risk to patients, staff, or inmates must be immediately reported
• Contractor is responsible for replacement staffing if removal is required