Dental Assistant

Nature of Work

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill a vacancy of Dental Assistant.

This position works dayshift. 10-hours per day, 4 days a week, with 3 consecutive days off.

Consideration Given For Relevant Experience.

Under the general direction of the Dental Supervisor, this position assists the Dentist during examination and treatment of inmates in a correctional setting, to include the performance of expanded duties as defined in FS Chapter 466. Position also addresses inmate’s dental complaints, schedules appointments, etc. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: No

• Orders, receives, organizes, and monitors dental supplies and equipment; maintains an inventory of all capital and other items used in the dental area
• Maintains perpetual inventory of dental instruments and sharps; conducts counts and accounts for all items subject to abuse
• Triages dental requests (82’s) for acuity; assesses patient’s dental complaints, and schedules appointments for the dentist based on established priority-based criteria
• Positions and exposes dental radiographs; serves as a chair-side assistant to Dentists as needed
• Documents all encounters in the health record in a clear, concise manner; completes Medication Administration Records and administers medications as ordered by the dentist; obtains refusals from inmates as required
• Maintains autoclave and dental equipment according to specifications; monitors and ensures compliance of sterilization equipment by completing spore tests and maintaining documentation of results
• Sterilizes all instruments for dental and medical; sanitizes the dental chairs and surrounding areas between patients as required; maintains a clean, hygienic environment
• Obtains proper authorization and documentation; contacts vendor(s) necessary to assure all capital equipment repairs are completed in a timely manner
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities as requested
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
• This position may be considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, may be required to report to work
• Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed
  
  

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• Successful completion of an expanded duty course or program, in accordance with FAC 64B5-16.002, which meets one of the following requirements:
• The course or program is administered or was developed as part of the regular curriculum at a school of dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation or any other nationally recognized accrediting agency;
• The course or program has been approved by the Board for the purpose of providing expanded-duties training for dental assistants
• Maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials according to the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction
• Valid CPR – BLS or ACLS Certification
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
• Consideration for this position requires a credit check
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work independently on complex and confidential tasks and to maintain medical confidentiality and security of health records and medical information
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively and courteously with co-workers, inmates, other agencies and the public
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
  
  

Physical Abilities

Responsibilities

The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:

• Sit up to 5 hours per day
• Stand up 1 hour per day
• Walk up 2 hours per day
• Continuously lift up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally bend, squat, reach and twist
  
  

We offer a complete benefits package to full and part-time employees.

To view the PCSO Benefits Guide click here.

01

This position is located within the jail. Describe your comfort level being in the jail facility interacting with inmates?

• Very Uncomfortable
• Slightly Uncomfortable
• Uncomfortable
• Slightly Comfortable
• Comfortable
• Very Comfortable
  
  

02

Within the last twelve (12) months, have you illegally possessed or used any illegal drug? This includes marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, LSD, THC, or any other derivatives.

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Are you a citizen of the United States or Foreign National with valid resident status and employment authorization?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 3 years, regardless of whether the sentence was suspended, adjudication withheld, you pled no contest, or the conviction was sealed or expunged?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

You must be 18 years of age to qualify for this position. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

To remain in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office must determine if it is necessary and/or possible to provide reasonable accommodations to all potential employees. Ensure you have read and thoroughly understand the job description and requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Can you perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• I am capable of performing the duties of the job as described.
• I am capable of performing the duties of this job with reasonable accommodation.
• I am not capable of performing the duties of this job.
• Required Question