Dental Assistant - DA (FT DAY)

Centurion Health; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; 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

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a Dental Assistant to join the Idaho State Correctional Center team in Kuna, Idaho. The role supports dentists and hygienists in chairside dentistry within a correctional facility, handling instrument preparation, sterilization, operatory setup, radiography, and related admin tasks.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a dental assisting program or 6 months of experience, Idaho DA license or ability to obtain, and preference for expanded duty

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a dental assistant.
• Idaho DA license or ability to obtain license.
• Certification as an expanded duty dental assistant preferred; if the candidate does not possess a current certificate, one must be obtained in the first year of employment.
• Certification and/or previous experience performing dental x-rays preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentist and/or Dental 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program in dental assisting

Experience as a dental assistant (6 months)

ID DA license or ability to obtain license

Expanded duty dental assistant certification (preferred)

Dental X-ray certification (preferred)

Job description

Pay Rate ranges from $20-27/hour + full benefitsCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Idaho Department of Correction.We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team at the Idaho State Correctional Center located in Kuna, Idaho. Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision, assisting the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting. Additional responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing dental instruments, preparing and maintaining the dental operatory, operating radiographic equipment, and additional administrative tasks as needed.Shift: 4-10/hour Day Shift:Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm____________________________________________________________________________________________We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time offPaid holidaysFlexible Spending AccountContinuing Education benefitsMuch more...High school diploma or its recognized equivalentCompletion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a dental assistant requiredIdaho DA license or ability to obtain licenseCertification as an expanded duty dental assistant preferred; if the candidate does not possess a current certificate, one must be obtained in the first year of employmentCertification and/or previous experience performing dental x-rays preferredMust maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR certificationAbility to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check_____________________________________________________________________________________________Shift: 4-10/hour Day Shift:Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm_____________________________________________________________________________________________For more information, please reach out to Mary Coulter at [e-mail]