FT Dental Assistant MCCX (77658)

Centurion HealthWartburg, TN
Onsite

About The Position

Centurion is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join their team at the Morgan County Correctional Complex in Wartburg, Tennessee. The Dental Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist, assisting in chairside dentistry within a correctional setting. Responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing dental instruments, maintaining the dental operatory, operating radiographic equipment, and performing administrative tasks as needed. The pay range is $21 to $28 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

  • 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 required.
  • Tennessee DA license or ability to obtain license.
  • Must maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR certification.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

  • 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.

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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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