Dental Assistant (80553)

Centurion Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team at the Central State Prison and Burruss Correctional Training in Macon, Georgia. The role involves chairside assisting in dentistry, instrument preparation, and administrative tasks.

We offer benefits such as health, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, generous paid time off, and continuing education benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
• Georgia DA license or ability to obtain license.
• Must maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and operatory.
• Operate radiographic equipment and manage administrative tasks.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiographic equipment operation

Ability to maintain documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting

Georgia DA license

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: GA, Macon - Central State Prison - Macon, GA 31208. Position Type: Full-Time. Education Level: High School Diploma/GED. Job Shift: As Needed. Job Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant. Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health and dental services to the Georgia Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team at the Central State Prison and Burruss Correctional Training located in Macon & Forsyth, Georgia.

The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision, assisting the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting. Additional responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing dental instruments, preparing and maintaining the dental operatory, operating radiographic equipment, and additional administrative tasks as needed.

Schedule: Mon-Thurs 6am-4:30pm

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a dental assistant required
• Georgia DA license or ability to obtain 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 maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR certification
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

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...