Dental Assistant - Corrections Medicine | Great Benefits

Management & Training Corporation; Anson (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical vision dental insurance

AD&D insurance

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Civic duty and military leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) in Anson, TX seeks a full‑time dental assistant to support the medical department in a corrections setting. You will prepare detainees for exams, assist the dentist, sterilize instruments, and maintain records with confidentiality in a secure environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Texas dental assistant certification, CPR, and a Texas driver’s license, with six months of related clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of clinical dental assistant experience.
• Current Texas dental assistant certification/license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Certification in dental radiologic procedures.
• Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist by preparing detainees in chair and handling instruments.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain supplies.
• Schedule appointments and perform clerical duties as needed.
• Maintain records with confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Provide post-operative and oral hygiene instructions as prescribed.
• Take patient X-rays as required.
• Maintain attendance and professional conduct as required.
• Ensure safety practices and accountability of staff and detainees.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas dental assistant certification

CPR certification

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) in Anson, TX seeks a full‑time dental assistant to support the medical department in a corrections setting. You will prepare detainees for exams, assist the dentist, sterilize instruments, and maintain records with confidentiality in a secure environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Texas dental assistant certification, CPR, and a Texas driver’s license, with six months of related clinical experience preferred.