Dental Assistant (77958)

Centurion Health; Crawfordville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant for the Wakulla Correctional Institution in Crawfordville, FL. This role involves preparing dental instruments, maintaining the operatory, and operating radiographic equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and relevant certifications must be obtained within the first 6 months.

Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dental assistant experience or equivalent program completion required.
• Certification requirements must be fulfilled within the first 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments.
• Maintain the dental operatory.
• Operate radiographic equipment.

Skills

Dental instrument preparation

Radiographic equipment operation

Administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Dental assisting program or 12 months experience

Certified Dental Assistant license

Florida Radiograph Certificate

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FL, Crawfordville - Wakulla Correctional Institution Annex - Crawfordville, FL 32327

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

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.

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, include drug screen and criminal background check

Shift

Available Shift: Days, 5AM-3:30PM; Tuesday-Friday.

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...