Overview

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Shift: Day

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: None

jobCategory: 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 Sumter Correctional Institution located in Bushnell, Florida.

Available Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30pm; Monday-Friday schedule

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

• 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 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
• 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 

For immediate consideration, schedule a phone interview using the info below! 

• To schedule a phone interview CLICK HERE ORcopy/paste the link below into your internet browser 
• Please make sure to submit an application & email resumes to nicole@teamcenturion.com
• Please include the position/location you are applying for

https://calendly.com/nicole-278/phone-interview?month=2024-02 

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