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SalaryTheDental Assistantworks under the direct supervision of the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting. Location for the facility is Apalachee Correctional Institution in Sneads, FL.
Monday – Thursday 6 to 4:30 work schedule
$20+ an hour, $1K sign-on bonus
Essential Duties:
- Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments
- Preparing and maintaining the dental operatory
- Operating radiographic equipment
- Administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Completion of a technical school program in dental assisting or six 12 month 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
