Job description
HCA Solutions is seeking a Dental Hygienist for the Health Services Department of the FCI Schuylkill, located in Minersville, PA 17954!
This is a full-time, W2 position offering long-term placement, health benefits, and paid time off.
Wage: $41.66/hr
Work hours will generally be Monday-Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Job Description
- Provide dental prophylaxis (cleanings) to inmates referred by dental staff
- Offer thorough, individualized oral hygiene instructions to each patient
- Monitor patients' oral hygiene and periodontal health during dental prophylaxis
- Complete necessary dental x-rays as directed by the dentist
- Sterilize instruments used for prophylaxis and other dental instruments as required by the dental team
- Perform necessary paperwork related to scheduling patients for dental prophylaxis, as directed by the dental staff
- Ensure compliance with infection control policies and procedures
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with institutional standards
- Assist dental staff as needed in various other duties within the dental department
Education and Experience
- Must be a certified/licensed Dental Hygienist in the State of Pennsylvania
- Must have at least 1 year of experience
- Maintain current CPR certification in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
Benefits:
- 11 paid holidays
- 7 sick days
- 2 weeks PTO
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401k
- Company paid STD & LTD