Dental Assistant at Centurion Health

Job Details Pinckneyville Correctional Center - Pinckneyville IL Full-Time High School Diploma/GED As Needed Dental Hygienist & Dental AssistantDescription Hourly salary of $21.60/hourCenturion is proud to be the provider ofcomprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.We are currently seeking a Dental Assistantto join our teamat Pinckneyville Correctional CenterinPinckneyville 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 instrumentsPreparing and maintaining the dental operatoryOperating radiographic equipmentAdministrative tasks as neededQualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent requiredCompletion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six (6) months of experience as a Dental Assistant requiredDental Assistant license or ability to obtain one requiredCertification 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 employmentCertification and/or previous experience performing dental x-rays preferredMust show/obtain current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for tuberculosis screeningMust be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Ability to obtain a security clearance to include drug screen and criminal background check Key Skills Abinitio,ICWA,Corporate Sales,Furniture Sales,Courier,Barista Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1