Dental Assistant (83077)

Centurion Health; Raiford (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health in Raiford, FL, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join the Florida State Prison dental team. The selected candidate will work under direct supervision, assisting the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing dental instruments, maintaining the dental operatory, operating radiographic equipment, and handling related administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dental assisting program or 12 months experience required.
• Certified Dental Assistant license or Expanded Duty Certificate required within first 6 months.
• Florida Radiograph Certificate required within first 6 months.
• PPD documentation preferred, or willing to obtain upon hire.
• CPR certification required, or willing to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to pass security clearance and complete criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentist and Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in correctional setting.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments.
• Prepare and maintain the dental operatory.
• Operate radiographic equipment.
• Perform related administrative tasks as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting program or 12 months experience

Certified Dental Assistant license or Expanded Duty Certificate

Florida Radiograph Certificate

PPD documentation preferred or willing to obtain

CPR certification or willingness to obtain

Background clearance / background check

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FL, Raiford - Florida State Prison - Raiford, FL 32083

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 Florida State Prison located in Raiford, Florida.

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.

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 pass a security clearance, to include drug screen and complete criminal background check

7am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday

Benefits

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...