Dental Assistant - This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees.

Naphcare, Inc. • Union Springs, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Dental Assistant to join their team of medical professionals in the Bullock Correctional Facility in Union Springs, Alabama. As a Correctional Dental Assistant, you will work alongside correctional officers and other dental professionals to provide dental care to incarcerated individuals. This unique position offers a variety of duties within a controlled environment where security is top priority, allowing you to make a difference to a diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply, as NaphCare will provide training in correctional healthcare. NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and is growing, offering competitive salaries, generous employee benefits, and strong support for career advancement.

Requirements

• Completion of a one or two-year dental assistant program at a vocational school or community college
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Radiology Certification from the AZ State Board of Dental Examiners or from DANB
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for dental procedures
• Assisting patients with treatments
• Maintaining patient dental records while protecting the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population
• Coordinating dental services and assisting Dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies, documentation and supporting the function of the dental department
• Assisting Dentist during treatment by providing instruments, materials, retraction or suction
• Ensuring all dental equipment properly maintained and in good working order 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

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees