Correctional Dental Assistant - $23 per hour

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Dental Assistant for a job in National City, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Dental Assistant
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Staff

$23.45 / per Hour

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Dental Assistants who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements

Assistant dentist with the treatment of inmates / residents by setting up all instruments for each patient and treatment to be rendered and preparing impressions and filling materials.

After each treatment, sterilize the dental unit and instruments used and replace instruments prior to the next patient treatment.

Control medication, syringes and other dental supplies or equipment; inventory as required by established procedures

Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize appropriate sanitation methods.

Review dental services provided to prevent the inappropriate use or duplication of services.

Review status of inmates / residents for completion of all necessary intervention and treatments and services.

Qualifications :

year of dental assisting experience is required.

dental assistant training program or other requirements that meet the criteria

of the Dental Practice Act in the state of practice, in compliance with contract

or applicable statutes is required.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability / Veteran.

CoreCivic Job ID #req30080. Posted job title : Dental Assistant

About CoreCivic

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.

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