Dental Assistant (81837)

Centurion Health; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a full-time Dental Assistant at Okeechobee Correctional Institution in Okeechobee, FL. The role supports dentists and hygienists in a correctional setting, performing chairside care and operative duties.

The position emphasizes instrument sterilization, operatory prep, radiographic work, and administrative tasks. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a dental assisting program or equivalent experience, and active licensure with CPR/BLS as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience.
• Active Dental Assistant license.
• Expanded duty certificate preferred; if not present, must be obtained in first year.
• X-ray certification preferred.
• Must provide TB (PPD) documentation.
• CPR certification required.
• Must be able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments.
• Preparing and maintaining the dental operatory.
• Operating radiographic equipment.
• Administrative tasks as needed.
• Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm.

Skills

Dental radiography experience

Chairside assisting

CPR certification

Security clearance readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical dental assisting program

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Job Location: FL, Okeechobee - Okeechobee Correctional Institution - OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972. 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 comprehensive healthcare services to the Florida Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a fulltime Dental Assistant to join our team at Okeechobee Correctional Institution located in Okeechobee, 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 instruments


• Preparing and maintaining the dental operatory


• Operating radiographic equipment


• Administrative tasks as needed


• Monday - Friday 8am -4:30pm

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required


• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six (6) months of experience as a Dental Assistant required


• Active Dental Assistant 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 show/obtain current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for tuberculosis screening


• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)


• 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


• 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.