Dental Assistant

CoreCivic; Clifton (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Dental Assistant to support inpatient or inmate care in an institutional setting. The role involves preparing instruments and materials for each patient, sterilizing equipment after procedures, and maintaining strict sanitation standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of dental assisting experience. A certified dental assistant training program meeting state requirements is required, along with a valid driver's license and being

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• One year of dental assisting experience required.
• Certificate or completion of a dental assistant training program meeting state criteria.

Responsibilities

• Set up instruments for each patient and assist with treatments.
• Sterilize dental unit and instruments after each treatment; replace before next patient.
• Control medications, syringes, and dental supplies; inventory as required.

Skills

Dental assisting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assistant training program certificate

Job description

$21.22 / hour

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Dental Assistants who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements.

• Assistant dentist with the treatment of inmates/residents by setting up all instruments for each patient and treatment to be rendered and preparing impressions and filling materials.
• After each treatment, sterilize the dental unit and instruments used and replace instruments prior to the next patient treatment.
• Control medication, syringes and other dental supplies or equipment; inventory as required by established procedures
• Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize appropriate sanitation methods.
• Review dental services provided to prevent the inappropriate use or duplication of services.
• Review status of inmates/residents for completion of all necessary intervention and treatments and services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater.
• One year of dental assisting experience is required.
• Certificate or evidence of completion of a dental assistant training program or other requirements that meet the criteria of the Dental Practice Act in the state of practice, in compliance with contract or applicable statutes is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.