DENTAL ASSISTANT

The GEO Group; Baldwin Township (MI); On-site; USD 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Job summary

The GEO Group in Baldwin Township is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide high-quality healthcare. You will assist in dental procedures, maintain equipment cleanliness, and manage patient records.

Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma and dental assistant certification. This position offers a pay rate of USD $26.00 per hour along with a range of employee benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sterilizing and laying out dental tools and instruments.
• Assisting with chair-side procedures.
• Maintaining compliance with company policies for accreditation.

Skills

Dental assistance

Patient care

Sanitation compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certification

Dental assistant program certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Dental tools

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Help us bring the highest quality of healthcare to every patient by:

• Sterilizing and laying out dental tools and instruments before scheduled procedures.
• Assisting with chair-side procedures such as keeping the operating field clear, passing instruments, suctioning, mixing materials, etc.
• Assisting in taking intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.
• Developing and mounting x-ray films.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic according to OSHA standards.
• Performing dental screenings and scheduling appointments.
• Maintaining dental charts and recording findings.
• Preparing patient's schedule for escort officer.
• Maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program and current license or certification (where applicable) to practice in the state in which the facility is located is required. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift or carry up to 20 lbs.; walk, bend, stoop, drive automatic equipment vehicles (61-100% of the time).
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.; stand, and climb (31-60% of the time).

GEO Secured Services

Pay

Pay USD $26.00/Hr.