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Dental Assistant - Expanded Function (Dental Assistant)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Posted 7 days ago

On-site Pollock, LA $53K – $67K Apply by Sep 15, 2026 Dental Assistant ESFJESFPISFJ
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About the Role

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

What You'll Do

  • Prepares patients for dental treatment, equipment for use by the dentist and provides chair side assistance to dentist and provide a wide range of dental procedures.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all work surfaces, equipment, materials, and instruments are properly disinfected/sterilized.
  • Maintain and use automated processing equipment.
  • Establishes dental records and is responsible for the control of medical records while they are in the dental clinic.
  • Responsible for the scheduling of patients, preparing the call-outs, and supervising inmate patients.
  • Maintains adequate stock levels of the expendable supplies used in the clinic and prepares purchase requests for the purpose of ordering additional supplies.
  • Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
  • The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

  • Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
  • See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
  • EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
  • More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements: U.S.
  • Citizenship is Required.
  • See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
  • Selective Service Requirement ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
  • Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
  • All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.
  • For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.
  • Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.
  • Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: a5f5fd77-1ad3-4323-8040-d015ffb744e5

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