Part-Time Dental Assistant — 16 Hrs/Week, Benefits Included

Centurion Health; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Part-time Dental Assistant to join the team at Farmington Correctional Center in Farmington, Missouri. The role involves chairside dentistry support, instrument sterilization, operatory prep, radiographic work, and related admin duties in a correctional setting.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a dental assisting program or six months of experience, MO DA license or eligibility, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience preferred.
• Missouri 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the 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.

Skills

CPR certification

Dental chairside care

Sterilization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting program or 6 months experience

MO DA license or eligibility

Expanded duty dental assistant certification

Job description

Centurion Health is seeking a Part-time Dental Assistant to join the team at Farmington Correctional Center in Farmington, Missouri. The role involves chairside dentistry support, instrument sterilization, operatory prep, radiographic work, and related admin duties in a correctional setting.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a dental assisting program or six months of experience, MO DA license or eligibility, and CPR certification.