*Sign On Bonus $2,500*
For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO!
At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider that offers compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to the underserved populations of our communities.
We are hiring for the following:
Position: Dental Assistant
Schedule: 3 days a week
Location: Arlington County Detention Center
Pay Rate: $24/hr
Responsibilities:
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Provide chair side assistance to dentists in the performance of dental procedures to include preventive and prosthetic procedures
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Prepare, sterilize, organize, and set up dental equipment
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Ensure that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established clinic guidelines and OSHA standards
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Maintain the overall cleanliness of the dental area
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Monitor and maintain dental equipment such as radiographic developing equipment and sterilizers in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines
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Develop and process dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders; assist in monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols
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Order and maintain inventories of dental clinic supplies
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Interact with and process dental clinic patients; schedule appointments, maintain dental charts, and record dental findings
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Maintain dental laboratory slips and create and maintain dental records in accordance with established protocol and procedures
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Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Graduation from accredited Dental Assistant program with a current license to practice in the state
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Registered or certified by a professional association
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One (1) year of experience as a Dental Assistant
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Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)
- Proof of COVID Vaccination or weekly testing
Benefits
- Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
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Employer-paid Life insurance policy/AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability
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Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan
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CEUs paid for by MEDIKO
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Generous paid time off including 10 Holidays
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Participation in the MEDIKO retirement plan
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Employee Assistance Program
Please visit our website at www.MEDIKO.com to learn more about opportunities with us!
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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