Dental Assistant (81060)

## Description

**Pay rates from $19.50-$23.50 per hour, depending on years of experience!**

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**Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections.**

We are currently seeking a **full-time****Dental Assistant** to join our team at **Eastern Reception, Diagnostic, and Correctional Center** located in **Bonne Terre, Missouri.**

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The **Dental Assistant** works under the direct supervision, assisting the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting. Additional responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing dental instruments, preparing and maintaining the dental operatory, operating radiographic equipment, and additional administrative tasks as needed.

## Qualifications

• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent
• Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six months of experience as a dental assistant required
• Missouri DA license or ability to obtain license
• 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 maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR certification
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

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• **Available Shift:**Day Shift
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• **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...

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For more information, please contact Nefretiri Spicer at 615-237-7113 or [[email hidden]](mailto:[email hidden])
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