Dental Assistant - Patient Care in a Secure Facility

CoreCivic; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Farmville is seeking a Dental Assistant who supports the dentist in inmate/resident care within an institutional setting. You will prepare instruments for procedures, assist with treatments, and maintain sterilization and sanitation of the dental area.

The position requires at least one year of dental assisting experience, a completed training program certificate, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• One year of dental assisting experience is required.
• Certificate or completion of a dental assistant training program meeting state Dental Practice Act criteria.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years old.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dental assisting

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CoreCivic in Farmville is seeking a Dental Assistant who supports the dentist in inmate/resident care within an institutional setting. You will prepare instruments for procedures, assist with treatments, and maintain sterilization and sanitation of the dental area.

The position requires at least one year of dental assisting experience, a completed training program certificate, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. Applicants must be 18 or older.