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Centurion Health

Dental Assistant

Centurion Health, Bowling Green, Florida, United States, 33834

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Job Details

Job Location FL, Bowling Green - Hardee Correctional Institution - BOWLING GREEN, FL

Position Type Full-Time

Education Level High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage None

Job Shift Day

Job Category Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant

Description

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

HardeeCorrectional Institution located in

Bowling Green, Florida.

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

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-5pm

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 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

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...