Dental Assistant - ASMP

Centurion Health; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; 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 in Grovetown, GA, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support inmate dental care at Augusta State Medical Prison. Under direct supervision, you will assist the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting.

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of dental assistant experience.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health and dental services to the Georgia Department of Corrections.We are currently seeking a full time Dental Assistant to join our team at the Augusta State Medical Prison located in Grovetown, 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 - Day Shift Mon –Thurs 6AM to 430PMHigh school diploma or its recognized equivalentCompletion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a dental assistant requiredGeorgia DA license or ability to obtain licenseCertification 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 employmentCertification and/or previous experience performing dental x-rays preferredMust maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR certificationAbility to obtain security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background checkBenefits:We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time offPaid holidaysFlexible Spending AccountContinuing Education benefitsMuch more...indmhm