Dental Assistant - Correctional Health

Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation.  The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network.  Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital.  We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet.  Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve.  As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1.  Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2.  Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3.  Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect.  Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication.  We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
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Job Title:

Dental Assistant - Correctional Health

Requisition Number:

43232

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Patient Care Support

Hours Worked:

Mon-Thurs 10hr Shift Starts at 6:45A

Location:

Correctional Health

Shift Worked:

Day

Job Description:

Description: The Dental Assistant - CORR is responsible for the clinic and patient readiness including scheduling and organizing clinic maintenance. This position is responsible for chair-side assisting and performs variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties.

Typical Duties:

1. Obtains and records patients’ vital signs, weight and collects specific observational data.


2. Prepares patients for dental/denture treatment.


3. Prepares operatories according to OSHA and TJC regulations.


4. Performs and develops dental x-rays and performs routine QA on the x-ray processor.


5. Prepares instruments for sterilization and operates sterilizers.


6. Performs spore test (RAPID READOUT BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR), keeps records and services and maintains equipment.


7. Maintains operatory inventory levels and cleanliness; performs mandatory assigned opening and closing specified clinic daily duties.


8. Monitors and evaluates programs and services in adherence to the CHC dental program standards, OSHA standards, TJC, local ordinances, and state and federal laws applicable to assigned dental clinic.


9. Interacts with internal and external customers with courtesy and respect expressing compassion and concern and projects a desire to be of service.


10. Utilizes proper body mechanics when assisting transfer/transport of patients to and from dental chairs.


11. Acts as dental care team member and assists with coverage at other Dental Centers as needed.


12. Answers telephone, receives and relays messages and patient referrals as appropriate.


13. Confirms next day patient appointments by telephone and notes responses on daily schedule printout.


14. Maintains and continues professional growth and skill development by attending and participating in workshops, seminars and/