Dental Assistant - FT

CoreCivic; Appleton (MN); On-site; USD 70,901,000 - 95,924,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide high-quality dental care in an institutional setting. The role involves preparing instruments for patients, sterilizing equipment, and managing dental supplies.

The incumbent will review treatment plans, ensure proper documentation, and support daily operations in the on-site clinic for inmates and residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of dental assisting experience.
• Certificate or completion of a dental assistant training program meeting state criteria.
• Valid driver’s license; minimum age 21.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dental assisting

Sterilization techniques

Infection control

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assistant Training Certification

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

• 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.