Dental Assistant

Centurion Health; Bonne Terre (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for Eastern Reception, Diagnostic, and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre, Missouri. You will assist the Dentist and Hygienist, sterilize instruments, and help maintain the dental operatory in a correctional setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a tech program or six months’ experience. MO DA license or ability to obtain, plus CPR and x-ray certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months’ experience as a dental assistant is required.
• Missouri DA license or ability to obtain license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and maintain the operatory.
• Operate radiographic equipment and handle related admin tasks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program in dental assisting

Job description

Pay rates from $19.50-$23.50 per hour, depending on years of experience!Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections.We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team at Eastern Reception, Diagnostic, and Correctional Center located in Bonne Terre, Missouri.The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision, assisting the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting. Additional responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing dental instruments, preparing and maintaining the dental operatory, operating radiographic equipment, and additional administrative tasks as needed.High school diploma or its recognized equivalentCompletion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a dental assistant requiredMissouri DA license or ability to obtain licenseCertification 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 employmentCertification and/or previous experience performing dental x-rays preferredMust maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR certificationAbility to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background checkAvailable Shift: Day ShiftWe offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time offPaid holidaysFlexible Spending AccountContinuing Education benefitsMuch more...For more information, please contact Nefretiri Spicer at 615-237-7113 or [e-mail]#NS39INDMHM