Dental Assistant PT $23 per hour

Centurion Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant for Madison Correctional Facility in Madison, Indiana. The role involves chairside dentistry under supervision, instrument preparation, sterilization, operatory setup, radiographic work, and light administrative duties.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a dental assisting program or 6 months of experience, Dental Radiology certification, and CPR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a dental assisting program or minimum 6 months’ experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Certification in Dental Radiology required.
• Certification as Expanded Duty Dental Assistant preferred.
• Must have current PPD tuberculosis screening documentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CPR certification

Radiology certification

Expanded Duty Assistant

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting program or 6 months experience

Tools

Dental radiographic equipment

Job description

Pay Rate $23 per hour!Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Indiana Department of Corrections. We have partnered with Exos as our subcontractor for Dental Assistant services.We are currently seeking a part-time Dental Assistant for an opportunity at Madison Correctional Facility located in Madison, Indiana.The Dental Assistant (Indiana) 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• 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 checkShift:Part-time days, 20 hours per weekCenturion is the provider of healthcare services for the Indiana DOC. To explore a non-medical career in corrections with Indiana DOC, text IDOC to 765-263-6322 to speak with a recruiter, or apply now at https://www.in.gov/idoc/careers-in-corrections/.indmhm