DENTAL ASSISTANT

The GEO Group • High Point, NC

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant provides assistance during examination and oral surgery treatment of detainees/inmates. GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 as necessary.
• Maintains dental charts and records dental findings.
• Schedules patients for dental appointments.
• Prepares patient's schedule for escort officer.
• Maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED