DENTAL ASSISTANT, PART TIME

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Lovejoy (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader is seeking a passionate Dental Assistant to join their team. This role offers the chance to make a positive impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive environment that values professional growth and diversity. As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining clinic cleanliness, assisting with procedures, and managing patient schedules. If you are looking to advance your career in a community-focused organization, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in providing top-quality healthcare and making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; dental assistant certification preferred.
• 1+ year experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sterilizing dental tools and assisting with chair-side procedures.
• Taking and developing x-rays and maintaining dental charts.
• Ensuring cleanliness of the dental clinic per OSHA standards.

Skills

Sterilizing dental tools

Assisting with chair-side procedures

Taking x-rays

Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation

Scheduling appointments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program

Job description

Benefits Information

*** POSITION IS 1099 CONTRACT ***

*** 30 hours per week ***

Overview

If you are a dental assistant seeking a new role, we have just the position for you! We are the global leader in our industry, and we're looking for more people to join our team and grow with us. This is your opportunity to gain more experience and work in a position where you can positively affect people. Please get in touch if you're passionate about your profession and interested in starting an exciting new role!

Join A Community That Cares

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application! Come and meet us! Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds

Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO's employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here's to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Help us bring the highest quality of healthcare to every patient by:

• Sterilizing and laying out dental tools and instruments before scheduled procedures.
• Assisting with chair-side procedures such as keeping the operating field. clear, passing instruments, suctioning, mixing materials, etc.
• Assisting in taking intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.
• Developing and mounting x-ray films.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic according to OSHA standards.
• Performing dental screenings and scheduling appointments.
• Maintaining dental charts and recording findings.
• Preparing patient's schedule for escort officer.
• Maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program and current license or certification (where applicable) to practice in the state in which the facility is located is required. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lift or carry up to 20 lbs.; walk, bend, stoop, drive automatic equipment vehicles (61-100% of the time).
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.; stand, and climb (31-60% of the time).

GEO Secured Services

Equal Opportunity Employer