Dental Assistant (78411)

## Description

**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 **Shawnee Correctional Center**in **Vienna, Illinois.**

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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

## 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

Shift: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday