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Dental Assistant - FT

CoreCivic

Farmville, VAFull-time$25/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25/hr
Location
Farmville, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Dental Assistant Training Program CertificateValid Driver's License

Job overview

CoreCivic is hiring a Dental Assistant - FT. CoreCivic is seeking Dental Assistants to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The incumbent will assist dentists with inmate/resident treatment, sterilize equipment, manage dental supplies, maintain a clean work area, and review dental services and inmate/resident status.

Key focus areas include Assist dentist with treatment of inmates/residents by setting up instruments., Prepare impressions and filling materials for each patient and treatment., and Sterilize the dental unit and instruments after each treatment..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, GED Certification Or Equivalent, 1 Year Of Dental Assisting Experience, and Dental Assistant Training Program Certificate. Important skills include Assist Dentist With Treatment, Prepare Impressions, Prepare Filling Materials, Sterilize Dental Unit, Sterilize Instruments, and Control Medication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Assist Dentist With TreatmentPrepare ImpressionsPrepare Filling MaterialsSterilize Dental UnitSterilize InstrumentsControl MedicationControl SyringesControl Dental SuppliesControl Dental EquipmentInventory Dental SuppliesInventory Dental EquipmentKeep Equipment CleanKeep Work Area CleanUtilize Sanitation MethodsReview Dental ServicesReview Inmate/Resident Status

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED Certification or Equivalent1 Year of Dental Assisting ExperienceDental Assistant Training Program CertificateMeet Dental Practice Act CriteriaValid Driver's LicenseMust Be 18+

Full job description

$25.00 / 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

  1. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater.

  • Oneyear of dental assisting experience is required.

  • Certificate or evidence of completion of adental assistant training program or other requirements that meet the criteriaof the Dental Practice Act in the state of practice, in compliance with contractor applicable statutes is required.

  • A valid driver's license is required.

  • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

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

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