Dental Assistant

NE Lancaster Cty Corr Fac; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in correctional healthcare is seeking a Dental Assistant to make a difference in the lives of underserved patients. This role involves providing essential dental support, maintaining accuracy in documentation, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and a passion for compassionate care.

Benefits

DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!

Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school.
• Experience in private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
• Must maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures and sterilizes instruments.
• Performs intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays and manages clinic sanitation.
• Completes daily instrument counts and maintains dental charts.

Skills

Detailed documentation

Compassionate care

Intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays

Education

Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology

Job description

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture
• Enjoy excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

Everyone on our team shares a deep desire to help society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. We show up daily with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing. If your calling is to serve others, join us in our mission to provide quality care with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, embodying our mantra "Always Do The Right Thing!" Together, we aim to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath serves hundreds of thousands of individuals monthly, many receiving direct clinical care, including lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, supported by top-tier clinical resources for education and point-of-care assistance.

How You Make a Difference

The Dental Assistant provides documentation of dental services, maintains dental charts, records findings, and schedules appointments. Accurate documentation ensures dentists can monitor care and deliver the best possible treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures, sterilizes instruments, and mixes restorative materials as needed
• Performs intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays, develops and mounts x-ray films
• Maintains x-ray, processor, autoclave, and dental unit(s) according to specifications
• Manages inventory, orders supplies, and sets up trays for patients
• Completes daily instrument count sheets, performs dental screenings, and maintains clinic sanitation

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school

Experience

• Experience in a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant
• Demonstrates sound judgment in dental decisions within correctional healthcare settings

Licenses / Certifications

• Must obtain and maintain CPR certification

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.