PRN Dental Assistant BCCX

Centurion Health • Pikeville, TN

82d • $23

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 per diem Dental Assistant to join our team at the Bledsoe County Correctional Complex located in Pikeville, 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. Pay is $23 per hour.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Previous experience performing dental x-rays.

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

• A clinically interesting, diverse patient population in a secure and structured setting.
• An exciting and rewarding career in one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare.
• The ability to make a real difference to an important and underserved population.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED