Part-Time Dental Assistant: Impactful Care in Corrections

Centurion Health; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Part-time Dental Assistant for Farmington Correctional Center in Farmington, MO. The role involves assisting the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional environment, preparing and sterilizing instruments, and maintaining the operatory.

You will also operate radiographic equipment and handle related administrative tasks as needed, with focus on safety, accuracy, and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a dental assistant 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

Dental assisting

Radiography

CPR certification

Tuberculosis screening

Security clearance

Education

High School Diploma

Dental assisting program or equivalent training

Missouri DA license

Expanded duty dental assistant certificate

Job description

Centurion Health is seeking a Part-time Dental Assistant for Farmington Correctional Center in Farmington, MO. The role involves assisting the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry within a correctional environment, preparing and sterilizing instruments, and maintaining the operatory.

You will also operate radiographic equipment and handle related administrative tasks as needed, with focus on safety, accuracy, and compliance.