Dental Assistant - Correctional Dentistry, Full-Time

Centurion Health; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant at Walton Correctional Institution in De Funiak Springs, FL. You will work under the Dentist or Dental Hygienist in a correctional setting and support chairside procedures.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, a dental assisting program or 6 months of experience, a valid DA license or ability to obtain one, and CPR/PPD compliance. Training for X-ray certification is preferred. Shift: 6AM-4:30PM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school program in dental assisting or 6 months experience required.
• Dental Assistant license or ability to obtain one required.
• Expanded duty dental assistant certification preferred; if not, obtain in first year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments.
• Prepare and maintain the dental operatory.
• Operate radiographic equipment.
• Handle administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Dental radiography

CPR certification

X-ray operation

Security clearance readiness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school in dental assisting

Dental Assistant license

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Centurion Health is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant at Walton Correctional Institution in De Funiak Springs, FL. You will work under the Dentist or Dental Hygienist in a correctional setting and support chairside procedures.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, a dental assisting program or 6 months of experience, a valid DA license or ability to obtain one, and CPR/PPD compliance. Training for X-ray certification is preferred. Shift: 6AM-4:30PM.