Dental Assistant - FT

CoreCivic; Appleton (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental services for inmates/residents in an institutional setting. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, setting up instruments, and assisting the dentist with patient care.

Responsibilities include sterilizing equipment, managing dental supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and tracking treatment progress to ensure complete care. Requires a high school diploma, 1 year dental assisting experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One-year dental assisting experience is required
• Certificate or completion of a dental assistant training program per state Dental Practice Act requirements
• A valid driver's license is required
• Minimum age: 21 years or older

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist with patient treatment: set up instruments and prepare impressions
• Sterilize dental unit and instruments after each treatment and replace for next patient
• Manage medication, syringes, and dental supplies; inventory as required by procedures
• Keep equipment and work area clean using sanitation methods
• Review dental services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication
• Review inmate/resident status to ensure completion of treatments and services

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assistant training program certificate

Compliance with Dental Practice Act requirements

Job description

$29.11 / 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.