Experience & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience
• Must have completed accredited training appropriate to the field.
• Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report.
• Required to exert up to 50 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.
• Required to kneel, stoop, crouch and / or crawl occasionally.
• Must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising your health and well-being or that of your fellow employees or that of inmates.

A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.

YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.

Responsibilities

Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Dental Hygienist with YesCare

• Scale and polish teeth and roots. Remove sutures. Take study models. Polish amalgam restorations. Place and remove rubber dams.
• Assist dentist in administering fluoride treatments. Instruct inmates in proper dental hygiene. Develop oral hygiene education program for inmates.
• Assist dentist in completing diagnostic x-rays.
• Record all aspects of treatment provided and other pertinent information in the inmate's dental record.
• Initiate and maintain recall program for additional instructions and treatment for inmates whose condition and/or attitude indicate a need. Also a follow-up prophylaxis treatment in a specific time interval.
• Check and maintain instruments, equipment and supplies including ordering replacements and submitting work orders.
• Ensure proper clean-up, packaging and sterilizing of instruments. Maintain a clean and orderly working environment. Instruct dental assistant in proper techniques and other training as directed
• Perform dental assessments when required. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

About YesCare Health

Correctional healthcare is not just a job, it’s a calling!!! 

As the correctional healthcare pioneer and leader for 40 years, YesCare provides client partners with high quality healthcare and reentry services that will improve the health and safety of our patients, break the cycle of recidivism and better the communities where we live and work. 

Benefits 

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Life and Disability Insurance 
• Generous PTO plan 
• 401k with matching funds 
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program 

• Tuition Assistance 
• Continuing Education Reimbursement 
• Referral Bonuses – Refer a friend and get paid!
• Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Wages 

• Performance Incentive 

Our Vision  

YesCare leads the industry by providing comprehensive healthcare and reentry services that improve the communities where we live and work.

Our Mission  

YesCare embraces a recovery model of care. This means identifying and treating underlying conditions to support healthier and safer living while incarcerated and a better quality of life in our communities. In partnership with our clients, we deliver solution-oriented care.

Our Values  

• Safety. We put safety first through preparation and prevention.

• Motivation. We are driven by the desire to improve outcomes.
• Accountability. We set high standards and hold our people to them.
• Respect. We embrace our differences as we work toward common goals.
• Teamwork. We achieve more together.
• Evaluation. We use data to constantly monitor results.

• Readjustment. We refine our practices to consistently achieve better outcomes. 

YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. 

Apply today at: Careers.yescarecorp.com