Staff Position

Assistant - Correctional Dental Assistant
South Central Correctional Center
Clifton, TN

$21/hour

Posted 1 day ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Setting
Correctional

Pay

Estimated pay

$21/hour

Benefits

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

Qualifications

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Eligible to work in US

Description

$20.50 / Hour

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Dental Assistants 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 dental assistant 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 20 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

CoreCivic Job ID #req26238. Posted job title: Dental Assistant

Facility

South Central Correctional Center

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Employer

CoreCivic

5.0rating(1 review)

Compensation

4.0rating

Culture

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Work Environment

5.0rating

Excellent Detention System with hardworking staff at all levels. Mental Health Staff striving to build a high level service delivery system under good leadership. Supportive system and excellent training. Developmental and fun place to serve. Danny Williams, LCSW

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Review of CoreCivic on Dec 9, 2024

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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.

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