Dental Assistant (On-Call)
Management & Training Corporation · Anson, TX · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$20/hrPart-time
About the role
Join our team in corrections medicine and make a difference—provide essential healthcare to underserved populations in a unique environment. The Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, TX is looking for your compassionate care and expertise in our medical department! Our dedicated staff work to improve lives through education, healthcare, and a variety of support services.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detainees for examination and treatment in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives.
- Assist the dentist in performing services by preparing detainees in chair and handling required instruments, equipment and dental plastics.
- Sterilize instruments and keep office stocked with required supplies.
- Arrange and maintain appointment schedule, perform clerical duties as necessary.
- Keep records of inmates.
- Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPAA rules.
- Provide post-operative and oral hygiene instructions as prescribed by the dentist.
- Assist in taking patient X-rays.
- Requires periods of prolonged walking and standing.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
- Maintain accountability of staff, detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned within capabilities as determined by management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) months clinical dental assistant experience.
- Current certification or registration as a dental assistant in the state of Texas.
- Current certification in dental radiological procedures.
- Current CPR certification.
- Continuing education as required.
- Must successfully complete required preservice training.
- Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
Pay
$20 per hour
Schedule
On-call