Dental Assistant (54656)
Centurion HealthAbout the role
Job Details
Job Location FL, Live Oak - Suwanee Correctional Institution - Live Oak, FLPosition Type Full-TimeEducation Level High School Diploma/GEDTravel Percentage NoneJob Shift DayJob Category Dental Hygienist & Dental AssistantDescription
Centurion is proud to be the provider of dental services to the Florida Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team at Suwannee Correctional Institution located in Live Oak, Florida.
Monday - Thursday; 6:00am - 4:30pm
The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting.
Essential Duties:
• Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments
• Preparing and maintaining the dental operatory
• Operating radiographic equipment
• Administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or 12 months of experience as a Dental Assistant required
- Certified Dental Assistant license and/or Expanded Dental Assistant Certificate or ability to obtain one required within first 6 months of employment
- Florida Radiograph Certificate, or ability to obtain one required within the first 6 months of employment
- Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation preferred, or willing to obtain one upon hire
- Certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or willing to obtain one upon hire
- Ability to pass a security clearance, to include drug screen and complete criminal background check
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