Dental Hygienist
Littleton, CO
Dentistry – Dental Hygienist /
Dental Hygienist /
On-site
The Dental Hygienist will provide professional oral health services to the Adult In Custody (AIC) population at FCI Englewood. The role involves clinical procedures, patient education, and administrative duties within a correctional environment, working under the supervision of the staff Dentist or Clinical Director.
$60 - $60 an hour
Location: FCI Englewood, 9595 W. Quincy Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care: Perform dental prophylaxis, topical fluoride applications, and subgingival scaling.
Specialized Treatments: Conduct root planing, soft tissue curettage, and prescribed treatments for localized periodontitis.
Procedures: Place temporary fillings, polish restorations, apply sealants, and place/remove rubber dams and sutures.
Patient Assessment: Conduct dental screening examinations and maintain accurate dental and periodontal charting.
Education & Training: Provide dental health counseling to AICs (individually or in groups) and conduct in-service hygiene training for medical staff.
Documentation: Complete timely and legible electronic medical record entries using the Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR) system.
Compliance: Adhere to all infection control techniques, Joint Commission standards, and Bureau of Prisons policies.
Qualifications and Requirements
Licensure: A current and valid Colorado state license in dental/oral hygiene.
Experience: A minimum of two years of current experience as a Dental Hygienist.
Certifications:
Current radiology certification.
Current CPR certification.
Security & Background: Must pass a law enforcement agency background check and drug screening.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship (subject to waiver in rare cases).
References: Must provide three letters of reference from professional peers.
Additional: Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Schedule and Working Conditions
Hours: Normally 32 hours per week, consisting of 8-hour sessions, 4 days per week.
Shift: Between 6:00 AM and 4:30 PM, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Environment: Correctional setting requiring frequent contact with the inmate population.
Orientation: Must attend an Institution Familiarization Orientation program prior to starting.