Dental Assistant

NaphCare•Fort Pierce, FL

35d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a part time Dental Assistant to join our team of medical professionals in the St. Lucie County Jail in Fort Pierce, Florida. As a Correctional Dental Assistant, you will work alongside correctional officers and other dental professionals to provide dental care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs. New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!

Requirements

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)
Be able to obtain CPR certification
Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
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
Must have the 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.

Responsibilities

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