Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Sterilization Specialist

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

Job summary

CoreCivic is hiring Dental Assistants to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role involves preparing instruments, assisting the dentist, and ensuring clean, sterile equipment between patients.

Responsibilities include managing instrument setup, sterilization, inventory control, and reviewing services to prevent duplication. Must have a dental assistant training program completion and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater.

Job description

CoreCivic is hiring Dental Assistants to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role involves preparing instruments, assisting the dentist, and ensuring clean, sterile equipment between patients.

Responsibilities include managing instrument setup, sterilization, inventory control, and reviewing services to prevent duplication. Must have a dental assistant training program completion and a valid driver's license.