Dental Assistant

CoreCivic; Watonga (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Watonga, OK is seeking Dental Assistants who provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role focuses on assisting dentists, maintaining sterile instruments, and ensuring clean, compliant work areas.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of dental assisting experience, and a dental assisting training program completion. A valid driver’s license and being at least 21 years old are required.

Qualifications

• One year of dental assisting experience required.
• Certificate or evidence of completion of a dental assistant training program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with patient treatment and prepare instruments for each patient.
• Sterilize dental unit and instruments after each treatment and replace before next patient.
• Control medications, syringes, and other dental supplies; maintain inventory.
• Keep workspace clean and sanitize equipment and area.
• Review dental services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication.
• Review inmate status- beyond treatments and services delivered.

Skills

Dental assisting

Education

High school diploma / GED

Dental assistant training program

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

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.

• One-year dental assisting experience is required.

• Certificateor evidence of completion of a dental assistant training program or otherrequirements that meet the criteria of the Dental Practice Act in the state ofpractice, 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.