Dental Assistant: In-Chair X-Ray & Sterilization

Centurion Health; Vienna (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the team at Shawnee Correctional Center in Vienna, Illinois. The role works under the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing instruments, operating radiographic equipment, and performing administrative tasks as needed; a high school diploma or GED is required, with a dental assisting program or six months' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Dental Assistant license or ability to obtain one.
• Certification as an expanded duty dental assistant preferred; if the candidate does not possess a current certificate, one must be obtained in the first year of employment.
• Certification and/or previous experience performing dental x-rays preferred.
• Must show/obtain current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for tuberculosis screening.
• Currently certified in CPR.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, including drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments.
• Maintaining the dental operatory.
• Operating radiographic equipment.
• Administrative tasks as needed.
• Chairside dentistry in a correctional setting.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting program / 6 months experience

CPR certification

PPD tuberculosis screening

Security clearance readiness

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Centurion Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the team at Shawnee Correctional Center in Vienna, Illinois. The role works under the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing instruments, operating radiographic equipment, and performing administrative tasks as needed; a high school diploma or GED is required, with a dental assisting program or six months' experience preferred.