Dental Assistant - Part Time (81807)

Centurion Health; Cottonwood (ID); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with company match

Résumé du poste

Centurion Health is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join the team at North Idaho Correctional Institution in Cottonwood, ID. The role supports the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in a correctional environment, handling chairside care, instrument sterilization, operatory setup, and radiographic duties.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a dental assisting program or six months' experience, Idaho DA license or ability to obtain, and CPR/TB clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a dental assisting program or six months of experience required.
• Idaho DA license or ability to obtain license.
• Expanded Duty Dental Assistant certification preferred; if not held, must obtain within first year.
• Certification and/or experience performing dental x-rays preferred.
• Maintain TB screening documentation and active CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, including drug screen and background check.

Responsabilités

• Assist Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments.
• Prepare and maintain the dental operatory.
• Operate radiographic equipment.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as needed.

Connaissances

CPR certification

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assisting certificate or 6 months experience

Idaho DA license

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant certification (preferred)

X-ray certification

Description du poste

Job Details

Job Location: ID, Cottonwood - North Idaho Correctional Institution - Cottonwood, ID 83522

Position Type: Part-Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Job Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant

Part Time (12 hours a week) 2, 6 hour day shifts a week

$19.00-$20.25/hour, depending on experience

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

We are currently seeking a part time Dental Assistant to join our team at North Idaho Correctional Institution located in Cottonwood, ID.

The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision, assisting the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting. Additional responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing dental instruments, preparing and maintaining the dental operatory, operating radiographic equipment, and additional administrative tasks as needed.

Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our Part time team members including:

• 401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a dental assistant required
• Idaho DA license or ability to obtain license
• 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 maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR certification
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check