PART TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT

The GEO Group•Florence, AZ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Dental Assistant within GEO Group, a global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation. GEO provides comprehensive, turnkey solutions for government partners worldwide, offering diversified correctional and community reentry services. This includes facility development, management services, evidence-based rehabilitation, and post-release reintegration and supervision. The company seeks individuals who strive for their best and offers a career where employees can feel good about their contributions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED 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.
Must have valid Arizona Drivers License

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Sterilizing and laying out dental tools and instruments before scheduled procedures.
Assisting with chair-side procedures such as keeping the operating field clear, passing instruments, suctioning, mixing materials, etc.
Assisting in taking intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.
Developing and mounting x-ray films.
Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic according to OSHA standards.
Performing dental screenings and scheduling appointments.
Maintaining dental charts and recording findings.
Preparing patient's schedule for escort officer.
Maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.
Performs other duties as assigned.