Dental Assistant (72714) at Centurion Health

Century, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dental Assisting, Chairside Dentistry, Sterilization, Radiographic Equipment Operation, Administrative Tasks, CPR Certification, Tuberculosis Screening, Security Clearance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: FL, Century - Century Correctional Institution - Century, FL 32535 Position Type: Full-Time Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant Centurion is proud to be the provider of dental services to the Florida Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team at Century Correctional Institution located in Century, Florida. The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting. Essential Duties: Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments Preparing and maintaining the dental operatory Operating radiographic equipment Administrative tasks as needed Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent required Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six (6) months of experience as a Dental Assistant required Dental Assistant license or ability to obtain one required Certification as an expanded duty dental assistant preferred; if the candidate does not possess a current certificate, one must be obtained in the first year of employment Certification and/or previous experience performing dental x-rays preferred Must show/obtain current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for tuberculosis screening Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check Available Shift: 7AM-3:30PM; Monday-Friday We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more... Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant prepares and sterilizes dental instruments, maintains the dental operatory, and operates radiographic equipment. They also perform administrative tasks as needed under the supervision of a Dentist or Dental Hygienist.