Dental Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Centralia Correctional Center - Centralia, IL, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant, Hourly salary of $24.84-26.35/hour 

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team at Centralia Correctional Center in Centralia, 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 instruments
Preparing and maintaining the dental operatory
Operating radiographic equipment
Administrative tasks as needed

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 7 a.m. 5 p.m. 
Qualifications:
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