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Dental Assistant (DA) - FT DAY (84376) Logan Correctional Center - Lincoln, Illinois 62656
Overview
Position Type: Full-Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Travel Percentage: None Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant
Description: Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant (DA) to join our team at Logan CC in Lincoln, Illinois. 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
Shift: Mon-Fri 8a-4pPay rate: $24.84/hr starting
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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Level

Mid

Salary

$24.84 per hour

Location

Lincoln, IL

Occupation

Dental Assistants

Industry

Offices of Dentists

Posted

3 days ago

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