Dental Assistant (#017052) Leath Correctional Inst. (Women) Greenwood (Greenwood) Level 2

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Dentistry,

• Employee will be dually supervised by the dentist at their assigned institution.
• Employee will assist with providing dental care to patients in their assigned clinic and statewide, as needed.
• Prepares patients for treatment and provides chairside assistance for all dental procedures.
• Operates dental equipment as necessary for the care and treatment of patients.
• Exposes, develops, and mounts/files dental x-rays.
• Also prepares and maintains dental x-ray developing solutions.
• Maintains dental equipment by cleaning and lubricating dental hand pieces, suction lines, etc.
• Also cleans working areas and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Prepares and mixes various fillings and impression materials.
• Performs clinical laboratory procedures.
• Performs prophylaxis and oral hygiene instruction as needed.
• Schedules dental appointments.
• Maintains dental patient records.
• Maintains the inventory of the clinic's dental supplies.
• Request additional supplies as needed.
• Keeps statistical reports on clinical activities and performs administrative/clerical duties as necessary.
• Assists with providing dental care to other dental clinics, statewide, as instructed/needed.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
An associate degree in Dental Assistance or one year of formal training in a dental assistance course accredited by the American Dental Association.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

(Or an acceptable equivalence as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

A high school diploma and experience or training within the specific work area.