DENTAL ASSISTANT

The GEO Group

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Golden Valley, Arizona

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant provides chair-side support during examinations and oral surgeries for detainees. Responsibilities include sterilizing instruments, taking x-rays, and maintaining dental records and clinic sanitation.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent certification and an X-Ray certification. A graduate from an accredited dental assistant program with current licensure is also required. One year of experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

X-Ray Certification

Job Description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Matching

• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Discount

• Reduced Tuition Rates

• Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k)

• Pet Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Training

• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer


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

Summary:

The Dental Assistant provides assistance during examination and oral surgery treatment of detainees/inmates.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The Dental Assistant sterilizes instruments in the dental office. Lays out needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
  • Provides chair-side assistance by keeping operating field clear, passing instruments, and suctioning.
  • The Dental Assistant mixes restorative materials as required.
  • Assists in taking intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays as requested, if certified.
  • The Dental Assistant develops and mounts x-ray films, if certified.
  • Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic according to OSHA standards.
  • Assists the dentist or dental hygienist with dental screenings and schedules appointments as necessary.
  • The Dental Assistant maintains dental charts and records dental findings.
  • Schedules patients for dental appointments.
  • The Dental Assistant prepares 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.
  • X-Ray Certification
  • Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program and current license or certification (where applicable) to practice in AZ 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

GEO Secured Services

The GEO Group

Global Leader in Evidence-Based Rehabilitation The GEO Group is committed to providing leading, evidence-based rehabilitation programs to individuals while in-custody and post-release into the community through the "GEO Continuum of CareTM."​ GEO's diversified services platform provides unique capabilities for the delivery of educational and vocational programs, cognitive behavioral and substance abuse treatment, and faith-based services across the entire corrections spectrum. The GEO Continuum of CareTM is enhanced in-custody offender rehabilitation programming, including cognitive behavioral treatment, integrated with post–release support services. 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. For information visit GEO’s Homepage: www.geogroup.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/geogroup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGEOGroupInc Careers site: www.jobs.geogroup.com Equal Opportunity Employer EEO is the Law:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
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