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Job DetailsJob Location: TN, Only - Turney Center Industrial Complex - Only, TN 37140Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDJob Shift: DayJob Category: Dental Hygienist & Dental AssistantCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Tennessee Department of Correction.
We are currently seeking a full time Dental Assistant to join our team at the Turney Center- Main in Only, Tennessee.
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.
Pay ranges from $21 to $28 per hour depending on experience.
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
Tennessee 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
This is a Monday through Thursday position, 10 hour shifts - Fridays Off
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...
Contact: Cathleen Garrison [email protected]
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About Centurion Health
Welcome to Centurion Health, a leading force in healthcare dedicated to serving special populations. We specialize in providing healthcare services to multi-site large populations. Currently, we serve 12 state correctional systems, providing correctional healthcare services to nearly 275,000 incarcerated individuals in more than 250 facilities through 18 programs in 15 states across the nation.
At Centurion Health, we’re not just setting the standard; we’re going beyond patient care and redefining it with excellence in healthcare across the nation.
What you'll do
- The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry and is responsible for preparing and sterilizing dental instruments. Additional tasks include maintaining the dental operatory and operating radiographic equipment.
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