Dental Assistant – Sterilization, X‑Ray & Patient Care

The GEO Group; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group in Adelanto, CA is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join a busy dental clinic within the facility. You will sterilize tools, assist chair-side, take X-rays, and maintain patient records to ensure efficient patient care.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, graduation from an accredited dental assistant program with state licensure if applicable, and at least one year of experience. You must be a US citizen and 21 or older.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program with applicable state license/certification.
• Minimum one year of dental assistant experience preferred.
• US citizenship required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and lay out dental tools before procedures.
• Assist chair-side during procedures, pass instruments, suction, and prepare materials.
• Take intra-oral and extra-oral X-rays and develop films.
• Maintain cleanliness and OSHA-compliant sanitation in the clinic.
• Perform dental screenings and schedule appointments.
• Maintain dental charts and record findings.
• Prepare patient schedules for escort officer.

Skills

Sterilization

Chair-side assistance

Intra-oral & extra-oral X-rays

Dental chart maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from accredited dental assistant program

Current state license or certification (where applicable)

Job description

The GEO Group in Adelanto, CA is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join a busy dental clinic within the facility. You will sterilize tools, assist chair-side, take X-rays, and maintain patient records to ensure efficient patient care.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, graduation from an accredited dental assistant program with state licensure if applicable, and at least one year of experience. You must be a US citizen and 21 or older.