Dental Assistant (81060)

**Pay rates from $19.50-$23.50 per hour, depending on years of experience!** * * * **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.** * * * 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. - 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 * * * **Available Shift:** Day Shift * * * **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... * * * For more information, please contact Nefretiri Spicer at 615-237-7113 or nspicer@teamcenturion.com #NS39 INDMHM