Dental Assistant - Corrections (Atlanta) 32h/wk, Benefits

Centurion Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is hiring a Dental Assistant for the Metro Re-entry Facility in Atlanta, GA. The role supports dentists and hygienists in a correctional setting, handling chairside procedures, sterilization, operatory setup, radiography, and related admin tasks.

The position is day shift, 32 hours per week, with a benefits package including health/dental/vision and other fringe benefits. GA licensure or the ability to obtain is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience required.
• Georgia DA license or ability to obtain license.
• Expanded duty certificate preferred; if not held, must be obtained in first year.
• Certification/experience performing dental x-rays preferred.
• Must maintain TB screening and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Radiographic equipment operation

Sterilization techniques

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical dental assisting program

Tools

Expanded duty dental assistant certificate

Job description

Centurion Health is hiring a Dental Assistant for the Metro Re-entry Facility in Atlanta, GA. The role supports dentists and hygienists in a correctional setting, handling chairside procedures, sterilization, operatory setup, radiography, and related admin tasks.

The position is day shift, 32 hours per week, with a benefits package including health/dental/vision and other fringe benefits. GA licensure or the ability to obtain is required.