Dental Assistant

CoreCivic; Hartsville (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a passionate Dental Assistant who will provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. This role involves assisting dentists, maintaining equipment, and ensuring sanitation while adhering to strict protocols within a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• One year of dental assisting experience is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist with treatment including setup and sterilization.
• Control medication and inventory dental supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area.

Skills

Sanitation methods

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assistant training program

Job description

$20.60 / 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.