Dental Assistant

Centurion Health; Vienna (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the team at Shawnee Correctional Center in Vienna, Illinois. The role works under the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing instruments, operating radiographic equipment, and performing administrative tasks as needed; a high school diploma or GED is required, with a dental assisting program or six months' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Dental Assistant license or ability to obtain one.
• 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.
• Currently certified in CPR.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, including drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments.
• Maintaining the dental operatory.
• Operating radiographic equipment.
• Administrative tasks as needed.
• Chairside dentistry in a correctional setting.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting program / 6 months experience

CPR certification

PPD tuberculosis screening

Security clearance readiness

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Hourly salary of $24.84-26.35/hourCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team at Shawnee Correctional Center in Vienna, Illinois.The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting. Essential duties include the following:Preparing and sterilizing dental instrumentsPreparing and maintaining the dental operatoryOperating radiographic equipmentAdministrative tasks as neededHigh school diploma or GED equivalent requiredCompletion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six (6) months of experience as a Dental Assistant requiredDental Assistant license or ability to obtain one requiredCertification 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 show/obtain current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for tuberculosis screeningMust be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background checkShift: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday