Centurion Health
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
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