Dental Assistant

CoreCivic; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is hiring Dental Assistants to provide quality dental care in an institutional setting. The role involves assisting the dentist with inmate treatments, setting up instruments and materials, and maintaining sterilization standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of dental assisting experience, and a certified dental assistant training completion recognized by state law.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• One year of dental assisting experience required.
• Certificate or evidence of completion of a dental assistant training program as per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist with treatment of inmates/residents.
• Set up instruments for each patient and prepare impressions and materials.
• Sterilize dental unit and instruments after each treatment.

Skills

Dental assisting

Sterilization

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Dental assistant training program certificate

Tools

Dental instruments

Job description

$23.45 / 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.

• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

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