CDOC Dental Hygienist - Part-Time - (STERLING)
2 Days Old
Dental Hygienist This part-time position provides routine dental assessment and hygiene services to offenders incarcerated in the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). This position completes clinical duties which include, but are not limited to the following:
Assess patient dental condition and screen for problems
Determine severity of complaint and triage for further dental care
Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits, accretions and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums by scaling and/or root planning
Develop and provide instructions, written materials and advice on dental hygiene and oral healthcare
Schedule patient visits and services
Review, evaluate & prioritize offender's request for dental services to determine scheduling needs
Schedule facility visits to ensure all requests for services are met
Disinfect operatory, clean and sterilize instruments
Perform tool count as required by facility, appropriate Administrative Regulations, and dental service policy
Interpret and adapt radiation safety and infection control guidelines and regulations to fit individual circumstances
Dispose of medical contaminated waste, deciding which disposable items and waste require special treatment and determine what recognized procedures to use
Monitor supply usage and expiration dates
Maintain inventory for dental hygiene supplies
Operate supply system
Perform user maintenance on dental equipment used
May be required to travel to other facilities as needed to provide dental hygienists services.
May be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons
Licensure: Current, valid licensure as a dental hygienist from the Colorado Dental Board.
If you have any questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973.
- Location:
- Sterling, CO, United States
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Healthcare Practitioners And Technical Occupations