Correctional Dental Assistant
Company: CoreCivic
Location: Estancia
Posted on: January 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Dental
Assistant for a job in Estancia, New Mexico. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty: Dental Assistant - Discipline: Allied
Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff
$18.54 / hour 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/nyear of dental assisting
experience is required. - Certificate or evidence of completion of
a/ndental assistant training program or other requirements that
meet the criteria/nof the Dental Practice Act in the state of
practice, in compliance with contract/nor applicable statutes is
required. - A valid driver's license is required. - Minimum age
requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. CoreCivic is a
Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran. CoreCivic
Job ID req31218. 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
Keywords: CoreCivic, Albuquerque , Correctional Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Estancia, New Mexico
