Dental Assistant

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

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Dental Assistant in Clifton, TN to support inmate care in an institutional setting. The role involves assisting the dentist, setting up instruments, preparing impressions, and ensuring proper sanitation and instrument sterilization between patients.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of dental assisting experience, completion of a dental assistant training program, a valid driver's license, and being at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater.
• Certificate or evidence of completion of a dental assistant training program.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assistant training 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

1. 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.

2. After each treatment, sterilize the dental unit and instruments used and replace instruments prior to the next patient treatment.

3. Control medication, syringes and other dental supplies or equipment; inventory as required by established procedures

4. Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize appropriate sanitation methods.

5. Review dental services provided to prevent the inappropriate use or duplication of services.

6. 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.

• Oneyear of dental assisting experience is required.

• Certificate or evidence of completion of adental assistant training program or other requirements that meet the criteriaof the Dental Practice Act in the state of practice, in compliance with contractor 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.