Dental Assistant - Part Time 10 Hours Per Week

Naphcare, Inc.•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a part-time Dental Assistant to work at the Pima County Detention Center in Tucson, Arizona. This is a 10-hour-per-week position scheduled on Mondays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Dental Assistant 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 training in correctional healthcare will be provided. The role supports the Dentist and dental department by preparing patients, assisting during treatment, maintaining equipment and supplies, sterilizing instruments, supporting scheduling and records, explaining procedures and oral hygiene, and taking and developing x-rays. The position requires protecting patient rights, dignity, health, and confidential information while following facility policies and legal requirements.

Requirements

Completion of a one- or two-year dental assistant program at a vocational school or community college.
Maintain appropriate training and unrestricted certification as a Dental Assistant.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Active BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
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, and walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining 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 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.
Protect patients’ rights, dignity, health, and confidential information.