Dental Assistant at Decatur

Location: Larkdale

Full Time, Monday
- Friday 7a-5p $24.84/hour Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team at Decatur Correctional Center in Decatur, 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:

Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments

Preparing and maintaining the dental operatory

Operating radiographic equipment

Administrative tasks as needed

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

Available

Shift: Days, 8AM-4PM;
Monday-Friday We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match

Generous paid time offPaid holidays

Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits

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