Dental Assistant

Job Details:

Job Location:

GA, Macon
- Central State Prison
- Macon, GA 31208. Position Type:
Full-Time. Education Level: High School Diploma/GED. Job Shift: As Needed. Job Category:
Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant. Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health and dental services to the Georgia Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team at the Central State Prison and Burruss Correctional Training located in Macon & Forsyth, Georgia.

The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision, assisting the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting. Additional responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing dental instruments, preparing and maintaining the dental operatory, operating radiographic equipment, and additional administrative tasks as needed.

Schedule:

Mon-Thurs 6am-4:30pm

• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a dental assistant required
• Georgia DA license or ability to obtain license
• 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 maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR certification
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...