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Centurion Health

Dental Assistant

Centurion Health, Sheridan, Illinois, United States, 60551

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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 Assistant to 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