Dental Assistant: Chairside, X-Rays & Sterilization

Centurion Health; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

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 for Tomoka Correctional Institution in Daytona Beach, Florida. The role supports dentists and hygienists in chairside dentistry within a correctional setting, handling instrument sterilization, operatory prep, radiographic duties, and related admin tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent), Florida DA license or ability to obtain, and CPR certification; expanded duty certification is preferred, with the certificate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Florida DA license or ability to obtain license required.
• Expanded duty dental assistant certification preferred; if not, obtain within first year.
• Dental x-ray certification preferred.
• Maintain TB screening documentation and CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain security clearance including background check.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dental assisting

Chairside dentistry

Sterilization

X-ray operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida DA license or ability to obtain license

Expanded duty dental assistant certification

Dental x-ray certification

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Centurion Health seeks a full-time Dental Assistant for Tomoka Correctional Institution in Daytona Beach, Florida. The role supports dentists and hygienists in chairside dentistry within a correctional setting, handling instrument sterilization, operatory prep, radiographic duties, and related admin tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent), Florida DA license or ability to obtain, and CPR certification; expanded duty certification is preferred, with the certificate