Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It’s a calling.
By choosing a career with Corizon Health, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a Corizon Health professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join Corizon Health today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.
Responsibilities:
Below is a list of your responsibilities as a
Travel
Dental Hygienist with Corizon Health at our following locations: Wyoming Farm Correctional Facility located in Riverton, Wyoming Women’s Center located in Lusk, and Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution, located in Torrington.
- Scale and polish teeth and roots. Remove sutures. Take study models. Polish amalgam restorations. Place and remove rubber dams.
- Assist dentist in administering fluoride treatments. Instruct inmates in proper dental hygiene. Develop oral hygiene education program for inmates.
- Assist dentist in completing diagnostic x-rays.
- Record all aspects of treatment provided and other pertinent information in the inmate’s dental record.
- Initiate and maintain recall program for additional instructions and treatment for inmates whose condition and/or attitude indicate a need. Also a follow-up prophylaxis treatment in a specific time interval.
- Check and maintain instruments, equipment and supplies including ordering replacements and submitting work orders.
- Ensure proper clean-up, packaging and sterilizing of instruments. Maintain a clean and orderly working environment. Instruct dental assistant in proper techniques and other training as directed
- Perform dental assessments when required. Perform other duties as required or assigned.
- Flexible with schedule. Either 4 hours per week or 8 hours ever other week.
Experience & Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience
- Must have completed accredited training appropriate to the field.
- Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report.
- Required to exert up to 50 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.
- Required to kneel, stoop, crouch and / or crawl occasionally.
- Must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising your health and well-being or that of your fellow employees or that of inmates.
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
Corizon Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
Source: Indeed.com
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