Dental Assistant (83252)

Centurion Health; Bonne Terre (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Centurion Health is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant for the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic, and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre, MO. You will support the Dentist and Hygienist in chairside care within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, operatory preparation, radiographic work, and related administrative duties. Excellent benefits and a stable schedule are offered.

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.
• Missouri 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.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Missouri DA license

Expanded duty dental assistant certification

TB screening

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: MO, Bonne Terre - Eastern Rcpt Diagnostic & Correctional Ctr - BONNE TERRE, MO 63628 Position Type: Full-Time Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant Pay rates from $19.50-$23.50 per hour, depending on years of experience!

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team at Eastern Reception, Diagnostic, and Correctional Center located in Bonne Terre, Missouri.

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 its recognized equivalent
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a dental assistant required
• Missouri 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

Available Shift: Day Shift

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...