DENTAL ASSISTANT in Hinton, OK at The Geo Group

Facility: GREAT PLAINS CORRECTONAL FACILITY

Compensation Base: $16.29

Compensation Bonus (if applicable): 

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary

• Under the direct supervision of a Dentist, provides assistance during examination and oral surgery treatment of detainees/inmates.

Primary Duties and 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.
• Develops and mounts x-ray films.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic according to OSHA standards.
• Performs 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.