Dental Assistant - FT

CoreCivic; Nicholls (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Nicholls, GA seeks a Dental Assistant to deliver quality care in an institutional setting. The role requires preparing instruments, maintaining a sterile work area, and supporting dentists during inmate treatments.

A high school diploma or GED is required along with at least one year of dental assisting experience and a valid driver's license. Compensation starts at $20.00 per hour, with full-time benefits and opportunities to grow within the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience.
• Certificate from a dental assistant training program required.
• A valid driver's license required.
• Minimum age 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Set up instruments for each patient and treatment.
• Sterilize the dental unit and instruments after each treatment.
• Manage and inventory dental supplies and medications as required.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area.
• Review services to prevent misuse or duplication.
• Assess inmate/resident treatment status and ensure completion of interventions.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assistant training program certificate

Valid driver’s license

Job description

$20.00 / hour
At

$20.00 / 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 of 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 18 years of age.

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