FT Dental Assistant - NWCX

Centurion Health • Tiptonville, TN

242d • $21 - $28

About The Position

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Tennessee Department of Correction. We are currently seeking a full time Dental Assistant to join our team at the Northwest Correctional Complex located in Tiptonville, Tennessee. 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 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

• Assist the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments
• Prepare and maintain the dental operatory
• Operate radiographic equipment
• Perform 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: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED