Dental Assistant
California City, California
CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC - 22844 Virginia Blvd

Job Opportunity: Dental Assistant

Location: California City, California
Employment Type: Health Services - Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing professional dental assistance during treatment of inmates/residents in a correctional institution. The role involves spending at least 75% of the time in direct contact with inmates/residents.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during treatment by setting up instruments and preparing impressions and filling materials.
• Sterilize dental units and instruments after each treatment and prepare for the next patient.
• Control medication, syringes, and dental supplies; maintain inventory as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area using appropriate sanitation methods.
• Review dental services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication.
• Monitor status of inmates/residents to ensure completion of necessary interventions, treatments, and services.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent (or higher).
• Certificate or evidence of completion of a dental assistant training program preferred unless otherwise required by contract or statute.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Experience Requirements

• No specific years of specialty experience required.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required.