Dental Assistant | $20-26 an hour (84131)

Paycom - ATS; Malone (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a full-time Dental Assistant to join the team at Jackson Correctional Institution in Malone, Florida. The role supports dental services for the facility and requires preparing and sterilizing instruments, maintaining the operatory, and operating radiographic equipment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, completion of a dental assisting program or 12 months experience, and licenses or the ability to obtain within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dental assisting program or 12 months of experience required.
• Certified Dental Assistant license and/or Expanded Dental Assistant Certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Florida Radiograph Certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• PPD documentation preferred or willing to obtain upon hire.
• CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, including drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CPR certification

Security clearance eligibility

PPD documentation

Willing to obtain certifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental assisting technical program or 12 months experience

Tools

Florida Radiograph Certificate

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: FL, Malone - Jackson Correctional Institution - Malone, FL, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant, 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.

Essential Duties:

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

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or 12 months of experience as a Dental Assistant required
• Certified Dental Assistant license and/or Expanded Dental Assistant Certificate or ability to obtain one required within first 6 months of employment
• Florida Radiograph Certificate, or ability to obtain one required within the first 6 months of employment
• Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation preferred, or willing to obtain one upon hire
• Certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or willing to obtain one upon hire
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Available Shift:

Days, 5:45AM-4:15PM; Monday-Thursday

Benefits:

• 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...

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.