Dental Assistant
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Job Location:
Pinckneyville, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Pinckneyville Correctional Center - Pinckneyville IL
Full-Time
High School Diploma/GED
As Needed
Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant
Description
Hourly salary of $21.60/hour
Centurion is proud to be the provider ofcomprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.We are currently seeking a Dental Assistantto join our teamat Pinckneyville Correctional CenterinPinckneyville 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
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