Dental Assistant Job at Centurion Health in Mayo
Centurion Health - Mayo, FL, United States, 32066
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Job DetailsJob LocationFL, Mayo - Mayo Correctional Institution - Mayo, FLPosition TypeFull-TimeEducation LevelHigh School Diploma/GEDTravel PercentageNoneJob ShiftDayJob CategoryDental Hygienist & Dental AssistantDescriptionThe 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 neededShift: Monday-Thursday; 6:30am-5pmQualifications•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