Dental Assistant: Precision Chair-Side Care & X-Rays

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Secured Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to support examination and oral surgery procedures for detainees/inmates in a correctional setting. You will sterilize instruments, pass equipment, and assist the dentist during treatments, while maintaining patient charts and coordinating appointments.

The role requires an accredited dental assistant program background, state license or certification where applicable, and AZ X-ray certification; one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program; current license/cert where applicable.
• AZ X-ray Certification.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sterilizes instruments and lays out tools for procedures.
• Provides chair-side assistance, passes instruments, and suctions.
• Mixes restorative materials as required.
• Assists with intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays if certified.
• Maintains dental charts and records; schedules appointments.
• Prepares patient schedules for escort officers.
• Maintains OSHA-compliant clinic cleanliness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental Assistant Experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from accredited dental assistant program

AZ X-ray Certification

Job description

GEO Secured Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to support examination and oral surgery procedures for detainees/inmates in a correctional setting. You will sterilize instruments, pass equipment, and assist the dentist during treatments, while maintaining patient charts and coordinating appointments.

The role requires an accredited dental assistant program background, state license or certification where applicable, and AZ X-ray certification; one year of experience is preferred.