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Dental Assistant

Centurion Health
Full-time
On-site
Live Oak, Florida, United States
Dental Assistant

Job Details

FL, Live Oak - Suwanee Correctional Institution - Live Oak, FL
Full-Time
High School Diploma/GED
None
Day
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 Suwannee Correctional Institution located in Live Oak, Florida.

Monday - Thursday; 6:00am - 4:30pm

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

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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