Dental Assistant Part-time 16 hours per week

Naphcare, Inc. • Reno, TX

3h • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Dental Assistant to work at the Washoe County Jail in Reno, Nevada. This part-time position is 16 hours per week and pays $20.90–$22.00 per hour. The Correctional Dental Assistant works alongside the Dentist, healthcare team, and correctional staff to provide quality dental care to patients with varied dental and healthcare needs in a safe, structured clinical environment.

Requirements

• Complete 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.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Be able to obtain CPR certification.
• Maintain confidentiality of all 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.
• Be able 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 while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist with patient care, procedures, instruments, supplies, and documentation.
• Prepare patients for dental procedures and assist during treatment.
• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments and equipment.
• Keep the dental suite clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Assist with dental sick-call requests, triage, scheduling, and patient records.
• Educate patients on dental procedures and oral hygiene practices.
• Take and develop X-rays.
• Assist with dental laboratory functions and other administrative duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and generous employee benefits.
• Career advancement support.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one for full-time employees.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan beginning on day one for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting on day one for full-time employees.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED