Dental Assistant (82566)

Centurion Health; Bristol (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a full-time Dental Assistant for Liberty Correctional Institution in Bristol, FL. The role supports dentists and hygienists in a correctional environment, handling chairside care and operatory maintenance.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, operatory prep, radiography, and administrative support; eligibility for Florida radiography and CPR is required within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of dental assisting program or 12 months experience required.
• Certified Dental Assistant license or Expanded 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 on hire.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain on hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments.
• Prepare and maintain the dental operatory.
• Operate radiographic equipment.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Sterilization

Operatory setup

Radiography

Administrative tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting program or 12 months experience

Florida Radiograph Certificate or ability to obtain

CPR certification or ability to obtain

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: FL, Bristol - Liberty Correctional Institution - Bristol, FL 32321 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.

We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team at Liberty Correctional Institution located in Bristol, 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

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, 6AM-4:30PM EST; Tuesday-Friday

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• 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.