Dental Assistant - DA (Part Time )

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to support dentistry services at the Idaho State Correctional Center in Kuna, Idaho. You will assist the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist, prepare and sterilize instruments, maintain the operatory, and operate radiographic equipment.

Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a dental assisting program or six months of experience, Idaho DA license or eligibility, CPR certification; expanded duty certification and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a dental assisting program or six months of experience is required.
• Idaho DA license or ability to obtain license is required.
• Expanded duty dental assistant certification is preferred; if not present, must obtain in first year.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and maintain the operatory.
• Operate radiographic equipment and handle related administrative tasks.

Skills

CPR certification

Radiography experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting program or 6 months experience

Idaho DA license or eligibility

Expanded duty dental assistant preferred

Job description

Pay Rate Ranges from $20-27/hour8 hours every Saturday (Day Shift Hours)Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Idaho Department of Correction.We are currently seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join our team at the Idaho State Correctional Center located in Kuna, Idaho.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.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.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_____________________________________________________________________________________________8 hours every Saturday_____________________________________________________________________________________________For more information, please reach out to Mary Coulter at [e-mail]