Dental Assistant at Sheridan (72383)

Sheridan, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Centurion is proud to be the provider ofcomprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.We are currently seeking a Full-time Dental Assistantto join our teamat Sheridan Correctional Center Sheridan Illinois.

This is a FT Day position working 4 x 10 hour days 8am-6pm Tues-Fri.

Pay rate is: $24.00/hr

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

Required Experience:

Junior IC

DescriptionCenturion is proud to be the provider ofcomprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.We are currently seeking a Full-time Dental Assistantto join our teamat Sheridan Correctional Center Sheridan Illinois.This is a FT Day position working 4 x 10 hour days 8am-6pm Tues-F...