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Dental Assistant (DA) - FT DAY (83094) Western Illinois Correctional Center - Mount Sterling, IL 62353 Apply Overview Position Type Full-Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Diploma/GED Travel Percentage None Category Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant Apply 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 Western Illinois CC in Mount Sterling, 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 7a-3p Pay 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 Share job details to