Dental Assistant - Correctional Health, Mon-Fri, Doral

Centurion Health; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for the South Florida Reception Center in Doral, FL. The role supports dentists and dental hygienists in a correctional setting, ensuring efficient chairside care.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, operatory maintenance, radiographic imaging, and administrative tasks. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a dental assisting credential or 6 months of experience, and CPR/PPD and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience required.
• Dental Assistant license or ability to obtain one required.
• Expanded duty dental assistant certification preferred; if not possessed, must be obtained in first year of employment.
• Certification and/or experience performing dental x-rays preferred.
• Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for TB screening required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to obtain security clearance, including drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments.
• Prepare and maintain the dental operatory.
• Operate radiographic equipment.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.
• Work Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting program or 6 months experience

Dental Assistant license or ability to obtain

Expanded duty dental assistant certification (preferred)

Certification/experience in dental x-rays (preferred)

PPD documentation for TB screening

CPR certification

Security clearance/background check eligibility

Job description

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for the South Florida Reception Center in Doral, FL. The role supports dentists and dental hygienists in a correctional setting, ensuring efficient chairside care.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, operatory maintenance, radiographic imaging, and administrative tasks. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a dental assisting credential or 6 months of experience, and CPR/PPD and background checks.