Staff Position

Assistant - Correctional Dental Assistant
Otay Mesa Detention Center
San Diego, CA

$23/hour
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Setting
    Correctional

Pay

Estimated pay
$23/hour

Benefits

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

Qualifications

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    Other
  • Eligible to work in US

Description

$22.77 / Hourly 

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 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. 
    • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

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


    CoreCivic Job ID #req26890. Posted job title: Dental Assistant

    Facility

    Otay Mesa Detention Center

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      Employer

      CoreCivic

      5.0rating(1 review)
      Compensation
      4.0rating
      Culture
      4.0rating
      Work Environment
      5.0rating
      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

      Anonymous
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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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