Centurion Health is hiring: Dental Assistant in Joliet

Job Details

Job Location
Stateville Correctional Center NRC - Joliet, IL

Position Type
Full-Time

Education Level
High School Diploma/GED

Job Category
Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant

Description

Full Time, Monday- Friday 8a-4p

$24.00/hour

Centurion is proud to be the provider ofcomprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistantto join our teamat Stateville Northern Receiving Centerin Crest Hill, Illinois.

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

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• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six (6) months of experience as a Dental Assistant required
• Dental Assistant license or ability to obtain one required
• 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 show/obtain current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for tuberculosis screening
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Available Shift: Days, 8AM-4PM; Monday-Friday

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• 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...

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