Dental Assistant (84167)
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Key details
- Salary
- $52K–$55K/yr
- Location
- Taylorville, IL, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Function
- Healthcare
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2w ago
About the role
Hourly salary of $24.84-26.35/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 Centralia Correctional Center in Centralia, 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
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7am-5pm
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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