Full-Time Correctional Dental Assistant — Day Shift

Centurion Health; Raiford (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health in Raiford, FL, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join the Florida State Prison dental team. The selected candidate will work under direct supervision, assisting the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing dental instruments, maintaining the dental operatory, operating radiographic equipment, and handling related administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dental assisting program or 12 months experience required.
• Certified Dental Assistant license or Expanded Duty Certificate required within first 6 months.
• Florida Radiograph Certificate required within first 6 months.
• PPD documentation preferred, or willing to obtain upon hire.
• CPR certification required, or willing to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to pass security clearance and complete criminal background check.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting program or 12 months experience

Certified Dental Assistant license or Expanded Duty Certificate

Florida Radiograph Certificate

PPD documentation preferred or willing to obtain

CPR certification or willingness to obtain

Background clearance / background check

Job description

Centurion Health in Raiford, FL, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join the Florida State Prison dental team. The selected candidate will work under direct supervision, assisting the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing dental instruments, maintaining the dental operatory, operating radiographic equipment, and handling related administrative tasks as needed.