DENTIST ASSISTANT, PART TIME

GEO Corrections & Detentions; California, El Centro (MO, CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in corrections and detentions is looking for a part-time Dental Assistant. This role involves providing high-quality healthcare to patients, assisting in dental procedures, and maintaining clinic standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience, contributing to a caring community focused on rehabilitation and reintegration.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current license or certification to practice in the state required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sterilizing and laying out dental tools before procedures.
• Assisting with chair-side procedures and taking x-rays.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the dental clinic.

Skills

Sterilization

Patient Care

X-ray Assistance

Sanitation Compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program

Job description

Benefits Information

PART TIME | SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY

SHIFTS ARE FLEXIBLE

1099/CONTRACT POSITION

20 HOURS A WEEK

Overview

If you are a Dental Assistant seeking a new role, we have just the position for you! We are the global leader in our industry, and we're looking for more people to join our team and grow with us. This is your opportunity to gain more experience and work in a position where you can positively affect people. Please get in touch if you're passionate about your profession and interested in starting an exciting new role!

Join A Community That Cares:

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application! Come and meet us! Every one of our employees makes us who we are

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Help us bring the highest quality of healthcare to every patient by:

• Sterilizing and laying out dental tools and instruments before scheduled procedures.
• Assisting with chair-side procedures such as keeping the operating field clear, passing instruments, suctioning, mixing materials, etc.
• Assisting in taking intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.
• Developing and mounting x-ray films.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic according to OSHA standards.
• Performing dental screenings and scheduling appointments.
• Maintaining dental charts and recording findings.
• Preparing patient's schedule for escort officer.
• Maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• 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.