Dental AssistantFL, Lake City - Columbia Correctional Institution - Lake City, FL 32025
Position Type Full-Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Diploma/GED Travel Percentage None Category Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant
EARN A $5,000 BONUS FOR JOINING OUR TEAM FULL-TIME!
Centurion is proud to be the provider of dental services to the Florida Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team at Columbia Correctional Institution located in Lake City, Florida.
Shift: Monday-Friday: 7am-3:30pm
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
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or 12 months of experience as a Dental Assistant required
- Certified Dental Assistant license and/or Expanded Dental Assistant Certificate or ability to obtain one required within first 6 months of employment
- Florida Radiograph Certificate, or ability to obtain one required within the first 6 months of employment
- Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation preferred, or willing to obtain one upon hire
- Certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or willing to obtain one upon hire
- Ability to pass a security clearance, to include drug screen and complete criminal background check
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 off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continuing Education benefits
- Much more
