(Archived) Dental Hygienist, Excellent Career Opportunity

Company Introduction

Correct Care Recovery Solutions (CCRS) has partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Corrections to comprehensively manage and provide medical and mental health care, forensic mental health evaluation and treatment, substance abuse treatment and dental services to patients at Bridgewater State Hospital. CCRS is seeking qualified professionals to be part of this innovative program that will deliver care in accordance with a person-centered, trauma-informed recovery/resiliency philosophy. CCRS’ overall goal is to improve patients’ levels of functioning and wellness for a successful recovery and discharge from the hospital. CCRS has several exciting employment opportunities based at Bridgewater State Hospital for individuals to work alongside visionary leaders committed to improving public health. When you work at a CCRS facility, you have an opportunity to make a difference every single day.

Overview

Our Dental Assistant assists the Dentist during examination and treatment of patients and is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the dental equipment in accordance with OSHA standards. The Dental Assistant coordinates the Dental Clinic schedule and is responsible for ordering supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or its equivalent.

Experience:

• Completed Dental Assistant Program.
• Two (2) years dental assistant experience to include assisting and sterilization techniques, knowledge of dental procedures and equipment, infections control, and safety measures procedures.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certification as a Dental Assistant is required.

Responsibilities

1. Provides chair side assistance, passing instruments, keeps operating field clear, suctions, and other assisting tasks as assigned by the Dentist.
2. Takes dental x‐rays, including developing and mounting films, pours impression casts, keeps log, and escorts patients to and from waiting area and assists with supervision of patients.
3. Documentation as required. Communicates effectively with patients.
4. Maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the dental clinical along with daily operational functions. Maintains
5. clean and sanitary environment in accordance with OSHA standards and infection control policies. Sterilizes instruments, cleans equipment, changes chemicals, performs weekly spore tests on steam sterilizer, monitors refrigerator, keeps logs, and keeps MSDS up‐to‐date. Orders supplies, keeps inventory and logs, and arranges for repair of equipment and routine maintenance. Above is done in accordance with hospital procedures.

CCS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer