Dental Assistant

NaphCare • Newcastle, WY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Dental Assistant to work at the Wyoming Department of Corrections - Honor Conservation Camp in Newcastle, Wyoming. The role supports correctional dental services and works alongside correctional officers and dental professionals to provide care to incarcerated patients with diverse and complex medical and dental needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive training in correctional healthcare. Pay ranges from $20.90 to $22.00 per hour, depending on shift, full-time or PRN status, site needs, and experience. Shifts and hours vary according to coverage needs and can be discussed during the interview; PRN schedules depend on site leadership and employee availability.

The Dental Assistant prepares patients for procedures, assists the Dentist with treatment and department operations, maintains dental records, and helps ensure a clean, well-stocked, and properly equipped dental suite. The position is performed in a controlled correctional environment where security is a priority. Employees must protect patient rights, dignity, health, and confidential information, and comply with facility policies and legal requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Maintain the proper training and unrestricted certification as a Dental Assistant in Wyoming.
• Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including people with mental health or substance abuse issues.
• Integrity and professionalism, with the ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
• Ability 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 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 with treatments while protecting patients’ rights, dignity, and health.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one for full-time employees.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning day one.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Career advancement support.

What This Job Offers

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