Dental Assistant | $20-26 an hour

Paycom - ATS; Malone (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; 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

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a full-time Dental Assistant for Jackson Correctional Institution in Malone, Florida. You will work under the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting, handling instrument sterilization, operatory prep, radiography and related admin tasks.

Requirements: high school diploma or GED, dental assisting program or 12 months experience, CDA/ Expanded Duty or ability to obtain within 6 months, CPR, Florida radiography certificate or ability

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of dental assisting program or 12 months experience required.
• CDA/Expanded Duty permit or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Florida Radiograph Certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Background checks and security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments.
• Maintain the dental operatory and assist in chairside dentistry.
• Operate radiographic equipment and perform related admin tasks.

Skills

Sterilization

Chairside dentistry

Operatory maintenance

Radiography

Administrative tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting program or 12 months experience

Certified Dental Assistant license or Expanded Dental Assistant Certificate

Florida Radiograph Certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months

CPR certification or willingness to obtain

PPD documentation preferred or willing to obtain

Job description

Centurion is proud to be the provider of dental services to the Florida Department of Corrections.We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team at Jackson Correctional Institution located in Malone, 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 neededHigh school diploma or GED equivalent requiredCompletion of a technical school program in dental assisting or 12 months of experience as a Dental Assistant requiredCertified Dental Assistant license and/or Expanded Dental Assistant Certificate or ability to obtain one required within first 6 months of employmentFlorida Radiograph Certificate, or ability to obtain one required within the first 6 months of employmentPurified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation preferred, or willing to obtain one upon hireCertified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or willing to obtain one upon hireAbility to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background checkAvailable Shift: Days, 5:45AM-4:15PM; Monday-ThursdayWe 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...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.