Dental Assistant - McRae Women's Facility (72771)

Centurion Health • McRae–Helena, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health and dental services to the Georgia Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full time Dental Assistant to join our team at the McRae Women's Facility located in McRae, Georgia. 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. Schedule - Mon - Thurs 6am-4:30pm

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
• Georgia DA license or ability to obtain license
• Must maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR certification
• Ability to obtain 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
• preparing and sterilizing dental instruments
• preparing and maintaining the dental operatory
• operating radiographic equipment
• 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
• Much more...

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees