Dental Assistant – Day Shift, Atlanta, Full-Time Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Much more...

Job summary

Centurion Health is hiring a Dental Assistant for the Metro Re-entry Facility in Atlanta, GA. You will work under direct supervision, assisting the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional environment.

The role includes instrument preparation/sterilization, operatory maintenance, radiographic imaging, and related administrative duties. Day shift; full-time, 32 hours per week, with benefits and opportunities for credentialing advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical school in dental assisting or 6 months dental assistant experience required
• Georgia DA license or ability to obtain license
• Expanded duty dental assistant certification preferred; if not held, must obtain within first year
• X-ray certification/experience preferred
• Maintain TB screening and CPR certification
• Ability to obtain security clearance including drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

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

Education

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

Georgia DA license or ability to obtain license

Expanded duty dental assistant certification preferred; if not present, must be obtained in first year

Certification/experience performing dental x-rays preferred

Current tuberculosis screening documentation and CPR certification

Ability to obtain security clearance (drug screen and background check)

Job description

Centurion Health is hiring a Dental Assistant for the Metro Re-entry Facility in Atlanta, GA. You will work under direct supervision, assisting the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional environment.

The role includes instrument preparation/sterilization, operatory maintenance, radiographic imaging, and related administrative duties. Day shift; full-time, 32 hours per week, with benefits and opportunities for credentialing advancement.