Dental Assistant - Day Shift in Correctional Clinic

Centurion Health; Bunker Hill (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Dental Assistant for a full-time, day-shift position at Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, Indiana. The role works under the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in a correctional setting. Required are a high school diploma or GED, dental radiology certification, CPR, and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Experience and Expanded Duty Dental Assistant preferred. You will sterilize instruments, prepare operatory, operate radiographic equipment, and perform

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or minimum six (6) months of experience as a Dental Assistant required.
• Certification in Dental Radiology required.
• Certification as an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant preferred.
• Must show/obtain current PPD documentation for tuberculosis screening.
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in CPR.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sterilization techniques

Radiographic equipment operation

Administrative duties

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Dental Radiology Certification

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (preferred)

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Centurion Health is seeking a Dental Assistant for a full-time, day-shift position at Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, Indiana. The role works under the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in a correctional setting. Required are a high school diploma or GED, dental radiology certification, CPR, and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Experience and Expanded Duty Dental Assistant preferred. You will sterilize instruments, prepare operatory, operate radiographic equipment, and perform