Dental Assistant

Paycom - ATS; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant at Okeechobee Correctional Institution in Okeechobee, Florida. The role works under the dentist and/or dental hygienist in a correctional setting, with duties including preparing and sterilizing instruments, operating radiographic equipment, and chairside assistance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a dental assisting program or six months of experience, active dental assistant license, CPR certification,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a Dental Assistant required.
• Active Dental Assistant license required.
• Certification as an expanded duty dental assistant preferred; if not, obtain within first year.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments.
• Preparing and maintaining the dental operatory.
• Operating radiographic equipment.
• Administrative tasks as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Technical school program in dental assisting

Six months of experience as a Dental Assistant

Job description

Centurion 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 Okeechobee Correctional Institution located in Okeechobee, 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 instrumentsPreparing and maintaining the dental operatoryOperating radiographic equipmentAdministrative tasks as neededMonday - Friday 8am -4:30pm• 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• Active Dental Assistant license• 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 checkBenefitsWe 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 AccountMuch 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.