Dental Assistant — Institutional Patient Care & Sterilization

CoreCivic; Watonga (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Dental Assistant who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The role requires preparing instruments, assisting dentists, and maintaining clean, organized work areas for each patient treated in the facility.

Responsibilities include sterilizing equipment, managing dental supplies, and ensuring proper documentation of services. A valid driver's license and a minimum age of 21 are required, with at least one year of dental assisting

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• One-year dental assisting experience required.
• Certificate or completion of a dental assistant training program meeting state Dental Practice Act requirements.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum age 21.

Responsibilities

• Set up instruments for each patient and assist with treatments.
• Sterilize the dental unit and instruments after each treatment and prepare for the next patient.
• Control medications, syringes and other dental supplies; inventory as required by procedures.
• Keep equipment and work area clean; follow sanitation methods.
• Review dental services to prevent improper use or duplication of services.
• Review inmate/resident status for completion of all necessary treatments.

Education

High school diploma / GED

Dental assistant training program certificate

Driver's license

Minimum age 21

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Dental Assistant who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The role requires preparing instruments, assisting dentists, and maintaining clean, organized work areas for each patient treated in the facility.

Responsibilities include sterilizing equipment, managing dental supplies, and ensuring proper documentation of services. A valid driver's license and a minimum age of 21 are required, with at least one year of dental assisting