Dental Assistant

Job Details

Job Location

GA, Trion - Hays State Prison - Trion, GA

Position Type

Per Diem

Education Level

High School Diploma / GED

Job Shift

As Needed

Job Category

Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant

Description

Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health and dental services to the Georgia Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a PRN Dental Assistant to join our team at the Hays State Prison located in Trion, Georgia.

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.

Schedule - PRN

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
• Georgia 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

Benefits

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including :

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