Dental Assistant

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

Job summary

CoreCivic in San Diego seeks a Dental Assistant who will support dentists in an institutional setting, prepare treatment trays, and ensure efficient patient flow for inmates. The role emphasizes infection control, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to facility policies.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of dental assisting experience, and a certificate meeting state Dental Practice Act criteria.

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 meeting the criteria of the Dental Practice Act in the state of practice, in compliance with contract or applicable statutes is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Set up instruments for each patient and prepare treatment to be rendered.
• Sterilize the dental unit and instruments after each treatment and replace instruments for the next patient.
• Control medication, syringes and other dental supplies; inventory as required by procedures.
• Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize sanitation methods.
• Review dental services provided to prevent inappropriate use or duplication of services.
• Review status of inmates for completion of all necessary interventions and treatments.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Education

High school diploma / GED

Dental assistant training certificate

State Dental Practice Act compliance

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.

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

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