Dental Assistant (DA) - FT DAY

Centurion Health; Mount Sterling (IL); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant at Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mount Sterling, IL. The role works under the Dentist or Dental Hygienist in a correctional setting, performing chairside duties and contributing to sterilization, operatory prep, radiography, and administrative tasks.

Shift is Mon-Fri, 7a-3p; pay starts at $24.84/hour. Requirements include a HS diploma or GED, completion of dental assisting program or six months' experience, a dental assistant

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a Dental Assistant is required.
• Dental Assistant license or ability to obtain one required.
• Expanded duty dental assistant certification 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.
• Must show/obtain current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for tuberculosis screening.
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check.

Aufgaben

• Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments
• Preparing and maintaining the dental operatory
• Operating radiographic equipment
• Administrative tasks as needed

Kenntnisse

CPR certification

X-ray certification / experience

Security clearance eligibility

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assistant license (or ability to obtain)

Expanded duties dental assistant certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Job Location: Western Illinois Correctional Center - Mount Sterling, IL 62353

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant (DA) to join our team at Western Illinois CC in Mount Sterling, Illinois.

The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting. Essential duties include the following:

• Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments


• Preparing and maintaining the dental operatory


• Operating radiographic equipment


• Administrative tasks as needed

Shift: Mon-Fri 7a-3p

Pay rate: $24.84/hr starting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required


• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six (6) months of experience as a Dental Assistant required


• Dental Assistant license or ability to obtain one required


• 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


• Must show/obtain current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for tuberculosis screening


• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)


• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check