Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Bushnell, FL

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 Sumter Correctional Institution located in Bushnell, Florida. Available Shift : 6:00am - 2:30pm; Monday-Friday schedule 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 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 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 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 For immediate consideration, schedule a phone interview using the info below! To schedule a phone interview CLICK HERE OR copy/paste the link below into your internet browser Please make sure to submit an application & email resumes to nicole@teamcenturion.com Please include the position/location you are applying for https://calendly.com/nicole-278/phone-interview?month=2024-02 INDMHM
