Dental Assistant (75397) at Centurion Health

, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chairside Dentistry, Sterilization, Operatory Maintenance, Radiographic Equipment Operation, Tuberculosis Screening, CPR Certification, Security Clearance, Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job DetailsJob Location: FL, Doral - South FL Reception Center South - Doral, FL 33178Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental AssistantCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Florida Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a fulltime Dental Assistant to join our team at South Florida Receptin Center - South Unit located in Doral, 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 Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm 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 Benefits 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 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 will work under the direct supervision of a Dentist or Dental Hygienist, primarily assisting with chairside dentistry within a correctional setting. Essential duties include preparing and sterilizing dental instruments, maintaining the dental operatory, and operating radiographic equipment.