Correctional Dental Assistant

Company: CoreCivic
Location: California City
Posted on: January 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Dental Assistant for a job in California City, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Dental Assistant - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff $22.76 / Per Hr 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 dental assisting experience is required. - Certificate/nor evidence of completion of a dental assistant training program or other/nrequirements that meet the criteria of the Dental Practice Act in the state of/npractice, in compliance with contract or applicable statutes is required. - A valid driver's license 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 req31406. Posted job title: Dental Assistant About CoreCivic 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. Benefits - Holiday Pay - 401k retirement plan - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Life insurance

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