Dental Assistant - Autry State Prison

Centurion Health; Pelham (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

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 to join the Autry State Prison team in Pelham, Georgia. The role supports dentists and hygienists in chairside dentistry within a correctional setting, handling instrument sterilization, operatory prep, radiography, and related admin duties.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a dental assisting program (or six months' experience), GA license or eligibility, and CPR/TB screening; expanded duty certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months experience as a dental assistant.
• Georgia 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 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.
• Complete administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Dental x-rays

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical dental assisting program

Six months dental assisting experience

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 Autry State Prison located in Pelham, 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