Dental Assistant
US-MO-Farmington
Careers (Attract)
Req #: 37295
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: 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 Farmington Correctional Center located in Farmington, Missouri. Responsibilities: 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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