Dental Assistant; DA;

Position: Dental Assistant (DA) - FT DAY
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 (DA) to join our team at Logan CC in Lincoln, 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

Shift: Mon-Fri 8a-4pPay rate: $24.84/hr starting

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