Dental Assistant

Job Details Job Location
FL, Doral - South FL Reception Center - DORAL, FL

Position Type
Full-Time

Education Level
High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant

Description

The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in chairside dentistry in a correctional setting at South Florida Reception Center.
Shift - Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30pm

Essential Duties:

•Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments
•Preparing and maintaining the dental operatory
•Operating radiographic equipment
•Administrative tasks as neededShift -

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