Dental Assistant - Correctional Health (Full-Time)

Paycom - ATS; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for Walton Correctional Institution in De Funiak Springs, Florida. The role works under supervision of the Dentist/Hygienist in a correctional setting, with duties including instrument sterilization, operatory maintenance, and chairside assistance.

Required: high school diploma or GED and dental assisting program or 6 months experience; license or ability to obtain; CPR; TB screening; and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a dental assisting program or six months of experience preferred.
• Current dental assistant license or ability to obtain one required.
• Expanded duty certification preferred; if not held, must obtain within first year.
• CPR certification required.
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD) documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments.
• Maintain and operate the dental operatory.
• Assist Dentist and Hygienist chairside.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

CPR

Radiography

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Dental assisting program

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for Walton Correctional Institution in De Funiak Springs, Florida. The role works under supervision of the Dentist/Hygienist in a correctional setting, with duties including instrument sterilization, operatory maintenance, and chairside assistance.

Required: high school diploma or GED and dental assisting program or 6 months experience; license or ability to obtain; CPR; TB screening; and ability to obtain a security clearance.