Dental Assistant

The ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (ND DOCR) has a unique and exciting opportunity as a Dental Assistant in the Dental Department at the ND State Penitentiary, Bismarck, ND with travel to the James River Correctional Center in Jamestown, ND. The primary function of this position will be to provide provisional dental care to residents by assisting the facilities Dentists.

The mission of the ND DOCR is transforming lives, influencing change, strengthening community. Join our high performing dental team and apply today!

Summary of Work

Work involves assisting dentists in providing dental care to residents in the North Dakota State Penitentiary and James River Correctional Center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to screening for dental emergencies, providing chair-side assistance and maintenance of dental records, preparing dental treatment (set up and break down operatories) and patients for treatment.

You will also record dental and medical history or data, set up and maintain dental equipment, which includes sterilizing or disinfecting dental instruments, completing patient consent forms and co-pay vouchers, and exposing both intra oral and extra oral digital dental radiographs.

Administrative duties include tracking patient appointments, lab cases, and supply inventory/management. Because secure correctional facilities are the workplace, additional duties will require dental office security to include instrument, chemical and needle counts and maintaining an accurate log of supplies and instruments for inventory. Some day travel between DOCR correctional facilities may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED, Requires current certificate in dental assisting, registered dental assistant with the ND State Board of Dental Examiners, and prior dental assistance work experience.

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Application Procedures

All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site at https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/career-openings . Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:

Please attach resume upon applying

Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran’s Affairs Office.

Contact Lexi Archambault at [email protected], 701-667-1411, or TTY 800-366-6888 for more information or to request assistance in the application or interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

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