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 CFRC - Central Florida Reception Center located in Orlando, Florida.

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

Hours: 6 am to 3p Monday-Thursday and 6 am to 12:30 pm on Friday

Qualifications

•    High school diploma or GED equivalent required 
•    Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting  
•    Dental Assistant license in Florida
•    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 have BLS - Basic Life Support certification
•    Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check