Dental Assistant - Part Time 10 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for dental procedures
• Aiding patients during treatments
• Maintaining patient dental records
• Coordinating dental services and assisting Dentist with patient care
• Assisting Dentist during treatment by providing instruments, materials, retraction or suction
• Ensuring all dental equipment is properly maintained and the dental suite is clean and well-stocked
• Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment and tools
• Assisting in triage, dental sick call requests, scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and performing other administrative tasks
• Explaining dental procedures and oral hygiene practices to patients
• Taking and developing x-rays, assisting with dental laboratory function

Qualifications

• New grads are encouraged to apply
• Completion of a one or two-year dental assistant program at a vocational school or community college
• Maintain the proper training and unrestricted certification as a Dental Assistant
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association required)
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
• Physical Capabilities: Ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift

Benefits

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

Pay

Competitive salaries and generous employee benefits

Schedule

Part Time 10 hours per week position on Mondays

About the Role

This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs.

Skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Benefits

Strong support for career advancement within the company