Dental Assistant (83302)

Job DetailsJob Location: FL, Orlando - Central Florida Reception Center - Orlando, FL 32831Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental AssistantCenturion 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 CFRC - Central Florida Reception Center located in Orlando, Florida.

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

Hours: 6am to 3p Monday-Thursday and 6am to 12:30pm on Friday
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 Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
•    Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check