Dental Assistant at Decatur (81580)

## Description
**Full Time, Monday- Friday 7a-5p**
**$24.84/hour**
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**Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.**
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We are currently seeking a **full-time Dental Assistant**to join our team at **Decatur Correctional Center** in **Decatur, 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

• 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

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Available Shift: Days, 8AM-4PM; Monday-Friday

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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...