Dental Chairside Assistant - (Florissant, MO)

Correctional Care - Committed Careers - Corizon Health We have an exceptional opportunity for a Dental Assistant to join our healthcare team at the Farmington Correctional Center located in Farmington, MO. Consider our current PRN/Per Diem position. Requirements of the Corizon Health Dental Assistant High-school degree or equivalent. Min of 1 year dental assistant background required. Must have current CPR certification. Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements. Responsibilities of the Corizon Health Dental Assistant Under direct supervision, the Dental Assistant performs non-professional work assisting the dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies and records. Prepares operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen. Assists dentist during treatment, providing instruments, material retraction or suction. Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients. Schedules patients for dental appointments.