Correctional Dental Assistant — Mon–Fri Day Shift

Centurion Health; Cameron (MO); On-site; USD 26,863 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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...

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join the team at Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron, Missouri. You will support the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional environment and help prepare and sterilize instruments, maintain the operatory, and perform radiographic duties.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred DA license and expanded duties certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a dental assistant preferred
• Missouri DA license or ability to obtain license preferred
• 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 maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Responsibilities

• The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision, assisting the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting.
• Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments.
• Preparing and maintaining the dental operatory.
• Operating radiographic equipment.
• Handling additional administrative tasks as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join the team at Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron, Missouri. You will support the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional environment and help prepare and sterilize instruments, maintain the operatory, and perform radiographic duties.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred DA license and expanded duties certification.