Dental Assistant – FCC Hazelton, WV

About the role

The position is located at Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Hazelton, 1640 Sky View Drive, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Dental Officer during restorative, oral surgery, periodontal, prosthodontic, examination, and emergency procedures.
• Prepares, escorts, and positions patients for treatment; observes patient responses; provides dismissal instructions, oral health education, and follow-up appointment guidance.
• Performs dental screenings and routine oral prophylaxis as authorized.
• Maintains complete and accurate electronic and paper dental records, including charting, treatment documentation, periodontal charting, and radiographic records.
• Performs authorized expanded functions, such as placement and removal of temporary fillings, rubber dams, periodontal packs, application of prescribed medications and anti-cariogenic agents, fabrication support for removable prostheses, preliminary impressions, cast pouring, tooth shade selection, and placement/finishing of restorations where permitted.
• Obtains diagnostic dental radiographs using digital and conventional imaging systems, including periapical, occlusal, panoramic, cephalometric, TMJ, and related views.
• Positions patients, minimizes radiation exposure, processes images, performs quality assurance, and maintains infection control standards.
• Cleans, sharpens, sterilizes, and maintains dental instruments, equipment, treatment areas, radiographic systems, and biological waste in accordance with infection control, safety, and established dental clinic policies.

Qualifications

• High School Certificate of Graduation or GED.
• Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, or equivalent combinations of experience and education.
• Current CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience providing Dental Assistant services.

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision options, and outstanding career growth potential.

About Us

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages. Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005.