Full-Time Dental Assistant - Correctional Clinic (Mon-Fri)

Centurion Health; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a full-time Dental Assistant at Okeechobee Correctional Institution in Okeechobee, FL. The role supports dentists and hygienists in a correctional setting, performing chairside care and operative duties.

The position emphasizes instrument sterilization, operatory prep, radiographic work, and administrative tasks. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a dental assisting program or equivalent experience, and active licensure with CPR/BLS as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience.
• Active Dental Assistant license.
• Expanded duty certificate preferred; if not present, must be obtained in first year.
• X-ray certification preferred.
• Must provide TB (PPD) documentation.
• CPR certification required.
• Must be able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments.
• Preparing and maintaining the dental operatory.
• Operating radiographic equipment.
• Administrative tasks as needed.
• Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm.

Skills

Dental radiography experience

Chairside assisting

CPR certification

Security clearance readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical dental assisting program

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Centurion Health seeks a full-time Dental Assistant at Okeechobee Correctional Institution in Okeechobee, FL. The role supports dentists and hygienists in a correctional setting, performing chairside care and operative duties.

The position emphasizes instrument sterilization, operatory prep, radiographic work, and administrative tasks. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a dental assisting program or equivalent experience, and active licensure with CPR/BLS as needed.