Certified Dental Assistant - Federal Correctional Facility FCC Butner | Butner, NC | $25/hour | 3 Positions

IMPORTANT

POOLING

POSITION

We are currently building a candidate pool for Certified Dental Assistants for an upcoming opportunity at FCC Butner in Butner, North Carolina . We are pre-screening and onboarding qualified candidates in advance so that we have a ready pool of candidates when the position officially becomes available. If you meet the qualifications and successfully complete our initial screening and onboarding requirements, your profile will be maintained in our candidate pool. Once the position officially opens, we will contact you to confirm your availability and discuss the next steps.

Position Overview Position:

Certified Dental Assistant Openings:

3

Location:

Health Services Department, FCC Butner, Old Hwy 75, Butner, NC 27509

Starting Pay Rate:

$25/hour

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, normally 7:30 AM-4:00

PM Hours:

40 hours/week

Lunch:

30-minute unpaid lunch

Expected Start:

Around November 1, 2026

Contract:

November 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027

Potential Extensions:

Through 2031 (Contract can be extended up to 5 years) Candidates must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes and emergencies as required by the facility. Responsibilities & Clinical Experience The Certified Dental Assistant will support dental providers with clinical and administrative dental services, including: Chairside assistance for restorative dentistry Oral surgery assistance Periodontics and periodontal surgery Prosthetic and denture procedures Dental examinations and patient preparation Dental and periodontal charting Dental radiography and digital radiographs Instrument cleaning, sharpening, and sterilization Dental equipment maintenance Maintaining electronic and/or paper dental records Taking primary impressions and pouring casts Supporting other dental procedures and patient-care activities as assigned Qualifications Candidates should have: Dental Assistant experience Specialty training from a licensed dentist and/or certification from an accredited Dental Assistant school Training that includes dental radiology and radiology safety Current CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association Familiarity with the clinical procedures and responsibilities listed above Ability to provide supporting education/certification documentation Previous correctional or detention facility experience is a plus, but candidates should be comfortable working in a federal correctional healthcare environment with frequent or unsupervised contact with Adults in Custody. Bilingual candidates are welcome to apply. Required Screening & Onboarding Selected candidates must be willing and able to complete the required onboarding and screening processes, which may include: Drug screening Background check Verification of education and certifications Verification of CPR certification Submission of supporting documentation Ideal Candidate We are looking for dependable Dental Assistants who are comfortable working in a structured healthcare environment, can follow facility procedures, and have strong clinical dental assisting skills. The ability to work independently, maintain professionalism, and adapt to schedule changes or facility emergencies is important for this assignment. Apply Now - Join Our Candidate Pool This is currently a POOLING opportunity. The FCC Butner positions are expected to officially open around mid-November 2026 . We are accepting and pre-screening qualified candidates now so that eligible candidates can be reserved in our pool. If you meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and complete the initial screening process. Once the position officially opens, we will reach out to candidates in the pool to confirm availability and proceed with the next steps. IND3

Pay:

$25.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person