Dental Technician: Chairside & Radiography Support

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Adelanto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 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

The GEO Group is hiring a Dental Technician to assist a Dentist in examining and performing oral surgery on detainees/inmates. The role includes sterilizing instruments, providing chair-side support, taking and mounting dental radiographs, and maintaining clinic hygiene under OSHA standards.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and accredited dental assistant training with licensure where applicable, plus preferred 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program and current license or certification (where applicable) to practice in the state in which the facility is located is required. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• The Dental Technician sterilizes instruments in the dental office. Lays out needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
• Provides chair-side assistance by keeping operating field clear, passing instruments, and suctioning.
• Mixes restorative materials as required.
• Assists in taking intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays as requested.
• The Dental Technician develops and mounts x-ray films.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic according to OSHA standards.
• Performs dental screenings and schedules appointments as necessary.
• Maintains dental charts and records dental findings.
• Schedules patients for dental appointments.
• Prepares patient's schedule for escort officer.
• Maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The GEO Group is hiring a Dental Technician to assist a Dentist in examining and performing oral surgery on detainees/inmates. The role includes sterilizing instruments, providing chair-side support, taking and mounting dental radiographs, and maintaining clinic hygiene under OSHA standards.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and accredited dental assistant training with licensure where applicable, plus preferred 1 year of experience.