P/T DENTAL ASSISTANT

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; McFarland (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. seeks a motivated Dental Assistant in McFarland, California. In this role, you will assist in delivering high-quality dental care by preparing tools, managing patient schedules, and ensuring clinic sanitation standards.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, be licensed to practice in California, and have at least one year of relevant experience. Join a team focused on providing exceptional healthcare services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Current license or certification to practice in the state.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and lay out dental tools before procedures.
• Assist with chair-side procedures.
• Take intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.

Skills

Sterilizing dental tools

Assisting chair-side procedures

Taking x-rays

Maintaining clinic cleanliness

Scheduling appointments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from 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.