Dental Assistant

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 -

•    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