The Dental Hygienist will provide dental prophylaxis and preventive oral health services for Adults in Custody, assisting the Dental Officer with related duties. Responsibilities include monitoring oral hygiene, sterilizing instruments, and performing necessary paperwork.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Registered Dental Assistant license from Texas and at least two years of experience as a Dental Assistant. CPR certification and experience in a correctional environment are preferred.
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Job description
Dental Hygienist - FCI-Bastrop
Work Location
Federal prison camp - Bastrop 1341 n. State highway 95 bastrop, tx, 78602.
Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
Period of Performance: Time of Award up to five (5) years.
Type of Employment: Full-time 40 hours per week.
Estimated Pay: $55.00 per hour.
Pay Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Holidays.
Paid Time Off: 80 hours, occurring on day one.
Sick Leave: 56 hours, occurring on day one.
Working Hours The Dental Hygienist will normally work Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period.
The Dental Hygienist schedule shall not exceed 40 hours per week.
The Health Services Administrator will determine the actual hours of work.
Due to the nature of the correctional setting, delays in work performance may occur.
Such delays may include, but are not limited to, inclement weather, electrical or mechanical problems, or other security matters.
Summary of Duties The Dental Hygienist will provide dental prophylaxis, preventive oral health services, and periodontal services for Adults in Custody (AIC) referred by the Dental Staff and will assist the Dental Officer with other related duties.
Qualifications
Must be certified/licensed as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Texas
Three (3) letters of reference from professional peers.
Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC)or the American Heart Association (AHA).A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Dental Hygienist.
Three (3) letters of reference from professional peers for verification of credentials.
Correctional Environment experience is preferred.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC)or the American Heart Association (AHA).
Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical correctional setting are desirable but not required.
*Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.
Attire
The Dental Hygienist must always wear appropriate professional attire suitable for the work environment. The Dental Hygienist is prohibited from wearing khaki, green, or yellow clothing of any type, as this is the color of clothing the Adults in Custody (AIC) Population wears.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide dental prophylaxis, other preventative oral health services, and other periodontal services for Adults in Custody (AIC) who are referred to by the Dental Staff.
Provide thorough individualized oral hygiene instructions for each patient.
Complete necessary dental x-rays as specified by the dentist.
Monitor oral hygiene and periodontal condition on each patient seen for dental prophylaxis.
Sterilize instruments used for prophylaxis and other instruments as specified by the Dental Staff.
Provide oral health care services such as suture removal, administration of local anesthetic, and other services (if trained).
Oversee AIC Health Service's Workers' housekeeping and infection control procedures.
Perform necessary paperwork related to scheduling patients for dental prophylaxis and other Dental Services as directed by the Dental Staff.
Must have knowledge and experience in maintaining medical records and confidentiality.
Ability to collect and track data and enter data in the agency's electronic system. Track scheduling of patient care.
Knowledgeable of and follows BOP, Dental Service, and institutional policies to include Employee Standards of Conduct, security, infection control, regulated waste management, and data management.
The physical demands of this position are essentially sedentary in nature; however, prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, and bending are required.
Frequent mental and physical strain is inherent to duty and responsibility. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift boxes and equipment.
As a rule, this lift will not exceed 35 pounds.
Professional contacts are with inmate patients requiring dental care, contract workers, and other professional and nonprofessional civilians, Public Health Service, and Bureau employees.
Perform minor clerical duties, such as use of BOP electronic medical record, computer documentation and scheduling, scanning documents, filing, typing, callouts, institutional memorandums, answering phones, scheduling patients and maintaining stock records.
Compensation and benefits
Competitive Compensation package
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
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.
Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).
