Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required., Completion of a dental assisting technical program or 12 months of experience., Certified Dental Assistant license or ability to obtain within 6 months., Florida Radiograph Certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months..

Key responsibilities:

Prepare and sterilize dental instruments.

Maintain the dental operatory and operate radiographic equipment.

Assist the dentist and hygienist in chairside procedures.

Perform administrative tasks as needed.

Based in Sterling, Virginia, Centurion Health works with state and local governments to provide healthcare services for correctional facilities, state hospitals, community clinics and more. Providing patient care in more than 300 facilities across 15 states, Centurion is dedicated to ensuring locally-based quality care for individuals in the communities we serve. As a national leader in the correctional health industry, Centurion provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to state prison systems as well as healthcare staffing solutions for various state agencies. Nationwide, we have more than 9,000 clinical and administrative employees ensuring high-quality care in a variety of settings. Centurion Health employees are among the nation’s top clinical, managerial, and administrative professionals. Our employees make an impact on the health and welfare of community members each day. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our career opportunities can offer both. At Centurion, we are dedicated to reimagining healthcare and transforming the health of the community, one person at a time. For more information on career opportunities with Centurion Health, please visit https://www.centurionjobs.com/

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FL, Perry - Taylor Correctional Institution - Perry, FL

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant

Description

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

Hours: Monday-Friday; 7am-3:30pm

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or 12 months of experience as a Dental Assistant required
Certified Dental Assistant license and/or Expanded Dental Assistant Certificate or ability to obtain one required within first 6 months of employment
Florida Radiograph Certificate, or ability to obtain one required within the first 6 months of employment
Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation preferred, or willing to obtain one upon hire
Certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or willing to obtain one upon hire
Ability to pass a security clearance, to include drug screen and complete criminal background check