DENTAL HYGIENIST

The GEO Group; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; 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

The GEO Group is seeking a Dental Hygienist to perform preventive dental care and patient education within a correctional health setting. The role focuses on cleaning teeth, detecting oral health issues, and applying preventive treatments.

The ideal candidate will hold an accredited dental hygiene credential with current state licensure and strong communication skills to support patient care and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two-year certificate in dental hygiene from an accredited program.
• Appropriate state licensure required.
• Knowledge of dental hygiene practices and safety protocols.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with basic dental software/systems.

Responsibilities

• Cleans calcareous deposits, stains, and deposits from teeth and beneath gum margins.
• Examines gums for signs of disease and checks for oral cancer indicators.
• Applies fluoride and other caries-preventing agents; documents findings.
• Exposes and processes dental X-ray films as needed.
• Provides health education to improve oral health and patient awareness.

Skills

Dental hygiene knowledge

English language proficiency

Patient care skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in dental hygiene

Two year certificate in dental hygiene

Tools

Office software

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

The Dental Hygienist performs dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Dental Hygienist cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums.
• Feels lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer.
• The Dental Hygienist feels and visually examines gums for sores and signs of disease.
• Examines gums to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
• Applies fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
• Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• The Dental Hygienist exposes and develops x-ray film.
• Makes impressions for study casts.
• Removes sutures and dressings.
• Administers local anesthetic agents.
• Places and removes rubber dams, matrices, and temporary restorations.
• Places, carves, and finishes amalgam restorations.
• Removes excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth.
• Provides clinical services and health education to improve and maintain oral health.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• An Associate’s degree in dental hygiene from an accredited postsecondary institution or a two (2) year certificate program.
• • Appropriate state licensure is also required.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries and diseases. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of machines and tools using in the department including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

GEO Secured Services

Pay

Pay USD $56.87/Hr. to USD $56.87/Hr.