Dental Assistant

Naphcare, Inc. • Harvest, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position involves preparing patients for dental procedures, assisting with treatment, maintaining dental records, and protecting patients’ rights, dignity, and health. The Dental Assistant also supports the dentist and the day-to-day operation of the dental department through clinical and administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Complete a one- or two-year dental assistant program at a vocational school or community college.
• Maintain the required training and unrestricted Dental Assistant certification.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Be able to obtain CPR certification.
• 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.
• Be able to stand for long periods; lift and move patients weighing 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.

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 and assist patients with treatment while maintaining their rights, dignity, and health.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning on day one.
• Employee Assistance Program services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting on day one.
• 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.
• Competitive salaries and employee benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities within the company.

What This Job Offers

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