FT Dental Assistant MCCX (77658)
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
