Dental Assistant - Day Shift in Correctional Health

Paycom - ATS; Taylorville (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the team at Taylorville Correctional Center in Taylorville, IL. The role involves chairside duties under Dentist/Hygienist supervision in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, operatory setup, radiographic imaging, and light administrative tasks. Schedule is Monday-Thursday, 7am-5pm, with required licensure, CPR, and TB screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical program in dental assisting or 6 months experience required.
• Dental Assistant license or ability to obtain one required.
• Expanded duty certificate preferred; if not present, must obtain within first year.
• Certification and/or experience performing dental radiographs preferred.
• Must show/obtain PPD TB screening documentation.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments.
• Prepare and maintain the dental operatory.
• Operate radiographic equipment.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Sterilization

Radiography

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting program or 6 months experience

Dental Assistant license

Expanded duty certificate preferred

Dental radiography certification preferred

PPD documentation for TB screening

Security clearance ability

Job description

Centurion is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the team at Taylorville Correctional Center in Taylorville, IL. The role involves chairside duties under Dentist/Hygienist supervision in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, operatory setup, radiographic imaging, and light administrative tasks. Schedule is Monday-Thursday, 7am-5pm, with required licensure, CPR, and TB screening.