Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Position

In this role, you will support dental healthcare operations within the detention facility by assisting dental providers with clinical procedures, resident care activities, equipment preparation, and dental records management. You will help ensure residents receive safe, efficient, and professional dental services while maintaining compliance with government detention standards, infection prevention procedures, and healthcare regulations. This position requires strong attention to detail, professionalism, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a secure detention healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist dentists and dental providers during examinations, procedures, treatments, and resident dental care activities.
• Prepare treatment rooms, dental instruments, equipment, and supplies prior to scheduled appointments and clinical procedures.
• Sterilize dental instruments, sanitize treatment areas, and maintain infection prevention standards in accordance with OSHA and healthcare requirements.
• Record resident dental histories, treatment information, clinical notes, and healthcare documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate resident dental appointments, treatment schedules, follow-up visits, and specialty referrals as required.
• Maintain inventory accountability for dental supplies, instruments, medications, and operational equipment while reporting shortages or maintenance concerns.
• Monitor resident behavior and communicate professionally while supporting a safe and secure clinical environment.
• Ensure compliance with government detention standards, healthcare regulations, infection control procedures, and facility operational policies.
• Support audits, inspections, and operational reviews related to dental healthcare services and clinical documentation requirements.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, effective communication, and attention to detail while supporting daily dental healthcare operations within the detention facility.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year as a Dental Assistant.
• Must possess one of the following: Arizona Radiologic Proficiency Certification, Dental Assisting Radiography Certification issued by American Medical Technologist, or completion of Dental Assisting National Board's Radiation Health and Safety examination
• Must be able to provide proof of citizenship or legal US work authorization.
• If prior active-duty military, must provide copies of DD214(s) showing discharge condition.
• Must consent to fingerprinting.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Clean criminal record and ability to pass a comprehensive background check and security screening.
• Ability to pass a preemployment medical assessment and drug screening.
• Excellent communication, observation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure and in high-stress situations.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment:

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Requirements:

Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach. Employees may be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies. Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.

GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.