Dental Assistant - The GEO Group - Karnes City, TX

Benefits Information:
***This is a Full Time, 1099 contract position*** Overview:

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

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.

Why Work for GEO:

At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
We believe that work is more than a place you go 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.
Responsibilities:
Summary

The Dental Assistant provides assistance during examination and oral surgery treatment of detainees/inmates.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant sterilizes instruments in the dental office. Lays out needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
The Dental Assistant provides chair-side assistance by keeping operating field clear, passing instruments, and suctioning.
Mixes restorative materials as required.
The Dental Assistant assists in taking intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays as requested.
Develops and mounts x-ray films.
The Dental Assistant maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic according to OSHA standards.
Performs dental screenings and schedules appointments as necessary.
The Dental Assistant maintains dental charts and records dental findings.
Schedules patients for dental appointments.
The Dental Assistant prepares patient's schedule for escort officer.
Maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.
The Dental Assistant performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED 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.
A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

GEO Secured Services Pay: Pay USD $22.00/Hr.

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