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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Chester, IllinoisWelcome to Centurion Health, a leading force in healthcare dedicated to serving special populations. We specialize in providing healthcare services to multi-site large populations. At Centurion Health, we’re not just setting the standard; we’re going beyond patient care and redefining it with excellence in healthcare nationwide.
Overview
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Shift: Day
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
Travel Percentage:
jobCategory: Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant
Description
Hourly salary of $24/hour
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team at Menard Correctional Center in Menard, Illinois.
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
Shift: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday