PART TIME 8.5 HOURS PER WEEK

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified candidates must hold an active certification/licensure to practice as a Dental Assistant (OR X-ray Technician)
• Must possess at least one year of non-internship post graduation experience in a similar setting.

DUTIES:
Provide Dental Assistant services for all students from admission until separation from the Job Corps program which includes preventive and corrective care, as defined by PRH, Chapter 6. Services shall include, but are not limited to:
A. Provides preventive dental health education which will promote good oral hygiene and dental health improvement.
B. Consults with center wellness staff, counselors, residential advisors, instructors and other appropriate staff concerning the ongoing dental health problems and needs of students
C. Develops and/or assures compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
D. Ensures the maintenance, confidentiality and safeguarding of all student dental records.
E. Establishes priorities for providing comprehensive dental care, based upon diagnoses and within program constraints.
F. Takes and develops dental radiographs (x-rays) as directed by center dentist.
G. Monitors inventory levels and reorder dental supplies as needed.
H. Performs office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, and billing).
I. Performs quality assurance record audits.
J. Participates in department system for student feedback or concerns.
K. Maintains dental records.
L. Maintains dental statistics for dental productivity and monthly utilization reports.