Dental Assistant $74,880 annually plus $5,000 relocation/sign-on bonus

Nitelines Usa•Sandstone, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1994, Nite Lines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work. We are currently seeking Dental Assistants at FCI Sandstone. Pay: $74,880 annually! Relocation/Sign-on bonus: $5,000 relocation/sign-on bonus! Benefits: 401(k). Dental insurance. Health insurance. Vision insurance. Paid vacation. Paid sick leave. 11 paid holidays. Place of performance : The services will be rendered on-site at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI ), FCI Sandstone 2300 Co Rd 29, Sandstone, MN 55072. Schedule: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week normally between the hours 7:30 am-4:00 pm with a 30-minute, unpaid lunch break; must be flexible with schedule. Description of duties: Dental assistant services provided shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following: Perform chair-side dental assistance in the following dental disciplines: operative, prosthetics, endodontics, periodontics, radiology, and oral surgery. Retrieve and examine relevant sections of patients’ records and escort patients to dental treatment room; seat and prepare patient for attending Dental Officer; obtain health history and interview patient regarding any dental issues; take blood pressure and temperature of patient. Assist the Dentist in direct patient care: prepare instruments for the indicated procedure(s): preparation and use of dental medicaments and materials, passing of dental instruments to Dentist, retraction of tissues, instruct patients on pre- and post-dental treatment.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Dental Assistant and have completed a Dental Assistant training program or commensurate experience that led to certification. Training must include dental radiology and radiology safety.
The Dental Assistant shall be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience providing Dental Assistant services.

Responsibilities

Perform chair-side dental assistance in the following dental disciplines: operative, prosthetics, endodontics, periodontics, radiology, and oral surgery.
Retrieve and examine relevant sections of patients’ records and escort patients to dental treatment room; seat and prepare patient for attending Dental Officer; obtain health history and interview patient regarding any dental issues; take blood pressure and temperature of patient.
Assist the Dentist in direct patient care: prepare instruments for the indicated procedure(s): preparation and use of dental medicaments and materials, passing of dental instruments to Dentist, retraction of tissues, instruct patients on pre- and post-dental treatment.