Dental Assistant
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team of medical professionals in the San Diego County Jails in San Diego, CA. 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
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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
