P/T DENTAL ASSISTANT

GEO Corrections & Detentions; McFarland (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant in McFarland, California. The role involves assisting with dental procedures, maintaining tools, and ensuring clinic cleanliness according to OSHA standards.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, certification from an accredited dental assistant program, and preferred experience of at least a year in the field. Join our team to provide high-quality healthcare and support to patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program.
• Current license or certification to practice in California required.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and lay out dental tools before procedures.
• Assist with chair-side dental procedures.
• Take intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the dental clinic.

Skills

Dental assisting

Sterilization techniques

Patient care

X-ray procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assistant program

Job description

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

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:

• 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.

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