Dental Assistant (83077)

Centurion Health • Raiford, FL

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Centurion is proud to be the provider of dental services to the Florida Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team at Florida State Prison located in Raiford, Florida. The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision, assisting the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting. Additional responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing dental instruments, preparing and maintaining the dental operatory, operating radiographic equipment, and additional administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or 12 months of experience as a Dental Assistant required.
• Certified Dental Assistant license and/or Expanded Dental Assistant Certificate or ability to obtain one required within first 6 months of employment.
• Florida Radiograph Certificate, or ability to obtain one required within the first 6 months of employment.
• Certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or willing to obtain one upon hire.
• Ability to pass a security clearance, to include drug screen and complete criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation preferred, or willing to obtain one upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting.
• Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments.
• Preparing and maintaining the dental operatory.
• Operating radiographic equipment.
• Performing additional administrative tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED