Job Description
Job Description
About Correctional Healthcare Partners
Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP Health) is a company dedicated to providing healthcare services to the incarcerated, and we're growing. We exist because the people inside county jails still deserve real healthcare — and the counties that serve them deserve a partner who shows up, owns the outcome, and gets the work right. We deliver medical, mental health, and dental care across jails and detention facilities in California and Washington, and we do it with clinicians who chose this setting and a leadership team that supports the mission.
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA) and the on-site Dentist, the Dental Assistant is responsible for coordinating dental services and assisting the Dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies, documentation, and overall support of the dental department.
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must possess and maintain all required training and an unrestricted Dental Assistant certification.
- Minimum of one (1) year of dental experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Current CPR certification required.
Physical Demands
Must possess the physical and mental capacity to work in a correctional healthcare environment and maintain professional performance when encountering stressful situations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Utilize knowledge and expertise to ensure dental processes and systems are followed in accordance with company policies, procedures, performance standards, and accreditation requirements.
- Work collaboratively with the Dentist to coordinate the delivery of dental services within the facility.
- Utilize all functions and applications of the EHR relevant to the position with minimal supervision.
- Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels of the organization. Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes.
- Demonstrate professional practice consistent with applicable statutes, regulations, organizational standards, and professional expectations.
- Assist with the documentation and maintenance of all patient dental records.
- Assist with the triage and scheduling of dental sick-call requests.
- Prepare the dental clinic with appropriate instruments and materials for scheduled patient visits.
- Assist the Dentist during treatment by providing instruments, materials, retraction, and suction as requested.
- Mix and prepare restorative materials as needed.
- Ensure all equipment related to dental services is properly maintained and functioning.
- Maintain records related to dental equipment maintenance, including disinfection logs, repairs, and safety inspections.
- Assist in evaluating the quality and effectiveness of dental services and support initiatives to improve patient care and safety.
- Perform sterilization and disinfection of dental equipment and instruments between patient visits in accordance with established infection control standards.
- Develop and process routine dental radiographs in accordance with applicable regulations and protocols.
- Demonstrate professionalism by maintaining objectivity, exercising self-control under pressure, displaying emotional maturity, maintaining a high degree of integrity, and promoting a positive work environment.
- Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings as assigned and required to maintain contract compliance.
- Escalate critical information to the appropriate level of management when issues may negatively impact patient care, client relationships, vendor relationships, or operational performance.
Benefits:
CHP offers a competitive total rewards package designed for the people who do this work for a career, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave
- Continuing education and professional development support, including license renewal and CME/CEU reimbursement where applicable
- Malpractice coverage for clinical roles
- Employee Assistance Program
Work Location: In Person
Pay: $ 28-32 Per Hour
Location: Salinas (Monterey County)