Centurion Health is hiring: Dental Assistant in Sheridan

Job Details

Job Location
Sheridan Correctional Center - Sheridan, IL

Position Type
Full-Time

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant

Description

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 Sheridan Correctional Center, Sheridan, Illinois.

This is a FT, Day position, working 4 x 10 hour days, 8am-6pm, Tues-Fri.

Pay rate is: $24.00/hr after successful completion of 6 month introductory period.

The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting. Essential duties include the following:

• 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 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