Dental Assistant FT Days (84443)

Centurion Health; Bunker Hill (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion currently seeks a Dental Assistant for a full-time position at the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, IN. The role works under the supervision of the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in a correctional setting.

Essential duties include sterilizing tools, preparing the operatory, operating radiographic equipment, and handling administrative tasks. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus relevant dental assisting training or experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or minimum six months of experience required.
• Certification in Dental Radiology required.
• Expanded Duty Dental Assistant certification preferred.
• Must show/obtain PPD documentation for TB screening.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance (drug screen and background check).

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school program in dental assisting or 6 months experience

Certification in Dental Radiology

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant certification

PPD tuberculosis screening documentation

CPR certification

Ability to obtain security clearance

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: IN, Bunker Hill - Miami Correctional Facility - BUNKER HILL, IN, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant, Hourly Pay Rate $23 per hour!

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Indiana Department of Correction.

We are currently seeking a Dental Assistant for a full-time opportunity at Miami Correctional Facility located in Bunker Hill, Indiana.

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

Essential Duties:

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

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 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

Available Shift: full-time days, 30 hours per week

Centurion is the provider of healthcare services for the Indiana DOC.

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