Dental Assistant | Full-Time, Growth & Benefits

Centurion Health; Larkdale (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant at Decatur Correctional Center in Decatur, Illinois. You will assist the dentist and dental hygienist in a correctional setting, preparing and sterilizing instruments and maintaining the operatory, while handling radiographic duties and basic administrative tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a dental assisting program or six months experience, CPR certification, and current or obtainable X-ray

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a dental assisting program or six months of experience required.
• Certification as Expanded Duty Dental Assistant preferred; if not possessed, must obtain in first year.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dental assisting

CPR certification

X-ray certification

Sterilization procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant at Decatur Correctional Center in Decatur, Illinois. You will assist the dentist and dental hygienist in a correctional setting, preparing and sterilizing instruments and maintaining the operatory, while handling radiographic duties and basic administrative tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a dental assisting program or six months experience, CPR certification, and current or obtainable X-ray