Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Sterilization Pro

CoreCivic; Alamo (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking Dental Assistants who are committed to providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The role involves preparing patients, setting up instruments, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring proper sanitation between treatments.

Responsibilities include inventory control of dental supplies, preventing duplication of services, and monitoring patient treatment progress. A valid driver's license and minimum age may be required by the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• One year of dental assisting experience is required.
• Certificate or evidence of completion of a dental assistant training program or meeting Dental Practice Act criteria in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Sterilization procedures

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year of dental assisting experience

Dental assistant training program

Tools

Dental instruments handling

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking Dental Assistants who are committed to providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The role involves preparing patients, setting up instruments, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring proper sanitation between treatments.

Responsibilities include inventory control of dental supplies, preventing duplication of services, and monitoring patient treatment progress. A valid driver's license and minimum age may be required by the facility.