The GEO Group, Inc.
DENTAL ASSISTANT Job at The GEO Group, Inc. in Golden Valley
The GEO Group, Inc., Golden Valley, AZ, United States, 86413
Overview
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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.
Responsibilities
- The Dental Assistant provides assistance during examination and oral surgery treatment of detainees/inmates.
- 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.
- Mixes restorative materials as required.
- Assists in taking intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays as requested, if certified; 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.
- Maintains dental charts and records dental findings; schedules patients for dental appointments.
- Prepares patient\u2019s schedule for escort officer; maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
- Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program and current license or certification (where applicable) to practice in the 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.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Health Care Provider
- Industries: Security and Investigations
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