Dental Assistant

CoreCivic; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Dental Assistant dedicated to delivering high-quality care in an institutional setting. You will set up instruments, assist with treatments for inmates/residents, and ensure proper sterilization and sanitation between patients.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, one year of dental assisting experience, a state-approved training certificate, a valid driver’s license, and being at least 21 years old. The role offers hourly compensation of $20.89.

Qualifications

• One-year 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 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Set up instruments for each patient and treatment to be rendered and prepare impressions and filling materials.
• Sterilize the dental unit and instruments after each treatment and replace instruments prior to the next patient treatment.
• Control medication, syringes and other dental supplies; 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 / GED

Dental assistant training certificate

Job description

$20.89 / 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 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 21 years of age.

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