Correctional Dental Assistant - $21 per hour

CoreCivic is seeking a per diem / prn Correctional Dental Assistant for a per diem / prn job in Youngstown, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Dental Assistant
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per Diem

$20.55 / hour At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Dental Assistants (PRN) 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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater.
• One
  year of dental assisting experience is required.
• Certificate or evidence of completion of a
  dental assistant training program or other requirements that meet the criteria
  of the Dental Practice Act in the state of practice, in compliance with contract
  or 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.

CoreCivic Job ID #req33020. Posted job title: Dental Assistant PRN

About CoreCivic

CoreCivic 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.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance