Correctional Dental Assistant
Butner, NC
UNI Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Certified Dental Assistant – Federal Correctional Facility

Location: Butner, North Carolina (27509)
Company: UNI Healthcare
Positions Available: 3
Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract Assignment
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Base Pay: $22.63/hour + $5.42/hour Health & Welfare Benefits
Total Compensation Value: $28.05/hour

Job Description

UNI Healthcare is seeking three experienced Certified Dental Assistants for an anticipated contract assignment at a federal correctional healthcare facility in Butner, North Carolina.

The ideal candidates will have strong chairside assisting skills, experience with dental radiography and infection control, and the ability to provide professional dental services in a secure correctional environment.

This opportunity offers a consistent weekday schedule and the chance to support essential dental healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during examinations, restorative procedures, oral surgery, periodontics, and prosthodontic treatments.
• Prepare dental treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and materials for scheduled procedures.
• Assist with dental radiographs, including digital X-rays, while following radiation safety protocols.
• Maintain proper sterilization, disinfection, and infection-control procedures.
• Assist with dental charting, patient records, and appointment scheduling.
• Prepare dental materials and assist with impressions, temporary restorations, and other procedures as directed by the dentist.
• Maintain dental equipment, supplies, and treatment areas.
• Assist with dental emergencies and patient education.
• Follow institutional security policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Work collaboratively with dental providers and correctional healthcare personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two years of professional Dental Assistant experience.
• Completion of specialty training under a licensed dentist and/or certification from an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• Documented training in dental radiology and radiation safety.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain accurate patient records.
• Ability to work in a federal correctional environment.
• Willingness to undergo federal background screening, fingerprinting, and other required security-clearance procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base hourly pay: $22.63
• Health & Welfare benefit allocation: $5.42 per hour
• Combined hourly compensation value: $28.05
• Paid holidays and vacation benefits in accordance with applicable federal contract requirements.
• Applicable paid sick leave benefits.
• Consistent weekday schedule.

Health & Welfare benefits are provided in accordance with applicable Service Contract Labor Standards requirements and are not necessarily paid as additional cash wages.

Assignment Details

Work Location: Butner, NC
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Hours: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch
Expected Start: November 2026, subject to contract award and institutional clearance
Duration: Initial contract period with potential extensions

Apply Today

Interested candidates should submit an updated resume and copies of their Dental Assistant credentials, dental radiology training documentation, and current CPR certification.

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UNI Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.