Position Details
Correctional Dental Assistant Apply
Job Description
CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Dental Assistant for a job in Watonga, Oklahoma.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Dental Assistant
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
$20.89 / 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.
- High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater.
- One-year dental assisting experience is required.
- Certificate\nor evidence of completion of a dental assistant training program or other\nrequirements that meet the criteria of the Dental Practice Act in the state of\npractice, in compliance with contract or applicable statutes is required.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
Qualifications:
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
CoreCivic Job ID #req32294. Posted job title: Dental Assistant
About CoreCivicCoreCivic 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.
