Part-Time Dental Assistant — Correctional Care & Radiography

Centurion Health; Cottonwood (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join the team at North Idaho Correctional Institution in Cottonwood, ID. The role supports the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in a correctional environment, handling chairside care, instrument sterilization, operatory setup, and radiographic duties.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a dental assisting program or six months' experience, Idaho DA license or ability to obtain, and CPR/TB clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a dental assisting program or six months of experience required.
• Idaho DA license or ability to obtain license.
• Expanded Duty Dental Assistant certification preferred; if not held, must obtain within first year.
• Certification and/or experience performing dental x-rays preferred.
• Maintain TB screening documentation and active CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, including drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assisting certificate or 6 months experience

Idaho DA license

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant certification (preferred)

X-ray certification

Job description

Centurion Health is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join the team at North Idaho Correctional Institution in Cottonwood, ID. The role supports the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in a correctional environment, handling chairside care, instrument sterilization, operatory setup, and radiographic duties.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a dental assisting program or six months' experience, Idaho DA license or ability to obtain, and CPR/TB clearance.