Dental Assistant PT $23 per hour (81653)

Centurion Health; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant for the Madison Correctional Facility in Madison, Indiana. You will work under the Dentist or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a dental assisting program or at least six months of experience, and CPR and radiology certifications. A 20-hour workweek offers steady part-time hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Completion of a dental assisting program or minimum six months of experience.
• Certification in Dental Radiology is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and pass background checks.
• Expanded Duty Dental Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Operatory setup

Radiographic equipment operation

Administrative tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school program in dental assisting or 6 months experience

Tools

Dental Radiology Certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: IN, Madison - Madison Correctional Facility - MADISON, IN 47250Position Type: Part-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental AssistantPay 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

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

Shift:

Part-time days, 20 hours per week

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