Dental Assistant - Part Time 10 Hours Per Week

NaphCare•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a part-time Dental Assistant to work at the Pima County Detention Center in Tucson, Arizona. This position is 10 hours per week 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 top priority. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive training in correctional healthcare. The role supports the dentist and dental department by preparing patients for procedures, assisting with treatment, maintaining dental records, and helping coordinate dental services. It also includes equipment and suite upkeep, sterilization, administrative work, patient education, x-rays, and support for dental laboratory functions. The position requires protecting patients’ rights, dignity, health, and confidential information.

Requirements

Completion of 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.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information.
Integrity and professionalism, and ability to 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, 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.

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 stocked.
Sterilize and disinfect dental 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.