Dental Assistant: Chairside, X-Ray & Sterilization

Centurion Health; Shattuc (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team at Centralia Correctional Center in Centralia, Illinois. The role supports the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, operatory maintenance, radiographic imaging, and related administrative tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and dental assisting training or relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a dental assisting program or at least 6 months of experience.
• Dental assistant license or ability to obtain one required; expanded duty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments.
• Maintaining the dental operatory.
• Operating radiographic equipment.
• Handling administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Sterilization techniques

Operatory maintenance

Radiographic imaging

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting program or 6 months experience

Dental assistant license or ability to obtain one

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Centurion Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team at Centralia Correctional Center in Centralia, Illinois. The role supports the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, operatory maintenance, radiographic imaging, and related administrative tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and dental assisting training or relevant experience.