Dental Hygienist

About the role

The Dental Hygienist at CoreCivic provides dental hygiene services and effectively delivers a dental health education program to inmates/residents at the correctional institution. The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Scaling, cleaning and polishing of teeth.
• Render treatment to gums and tissue surrounding teeth.
• Develop and conduct a dental health education program, instruct inmates/residents in preventive dental techniques.
• Take and develop dental x-rays as directed.
• Take impressions for study casts.

Requirements

• Spend a minimum of 75% of time performing duties which involve direct contact with inmates/residents.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and/or certified as a dental hygienist in the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 20 years of age.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match.

Pay

$30.39 / hour

Schedule

Hours may vary based on department needs.

CoreCivic

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with over 70 facilities nationwide, CoreCivic is the leader in partnership corrections. CoreCivic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match and paid training!