Dental Assistant

NaphCare • Harvest, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Dental Assistant at Limestone Correctional Facility in Harvest, Alabama. The role works alongside correctional officers and dental professionals to provide care to incarcerated patients with complex medical and dental needs in a controlled environment where security is a priority. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will be trained in correctional healthcare.

The Dental Assistant prepares patients for procedures, assists the dentist and patients during treatment, and maintains dental records while protecting patients’ rights, dignity, and health. The position also supports dental department operations, equipment and instrument care, patient scheduling and triage, oral-health education, and dental imaging and laboratory functions.

Requirements

• Completion of a one- or two-year dental assistant program at a vocational school or community college.
• Maintain proper training and unrestricted certification as a Dental Assistant.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to obtain CPR certification.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism, adhere to a Code of Conduct, and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
• 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 such as CPR; and maintain balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are encouraged to apply; training in correctional healthcare will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate dental services and assist the dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies, documentation, and dental department operations.
• Assist the dentist during treatment by providing instruments and materials and by performing retraction or suction.
• Maintain dental equipment in good working order and keep the dental suite clean and well-stocked.
• Sterilize and disinfect equipment and tools.
• Assist with triage, dental sick-call requests, appointment scheduling, patient records, and other administrative tasks.
• Explain dental procedures and oral hygiene practices to patients.
• Take and develop X-rays and assist with dental laboratory functions.
• Prepare patients for dental procedures, assist with treatments, and maintain patient dental records while protecting patient rights, dignity, and health.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan beginning on day one.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution beginning on day one.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Continuing education and CMEs at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED