Dental Assistant

NaphCare, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team at the Manatee County Jail in Palmetto, Florida. You will work with correctional officers and dental professionals to provide care to incarcerated individuals in a controlled environment where security is a priority.

New grads are encouraged to apply; we provide training in correctional healthcare. Competitive benefits and opportunities to grow in a unique healthcare setting are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one- or two-year dental assistant program at a vocational school or community college.
• Maintain unrestricted certification as a Dental Assistant and CPR certification as required by the facility.
• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate dental services and assist the Dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies, documentation, and the dental department function.
• Assist Dentist during treatment by providing instruments, materials, retraction or suction.
• Ensure dental equipment is maintained and the dental suite is clean and stocked.
• Sterilize and disinfect equipment and tools.
• Assist in triage, schedule appointments, manage patient records, and perform administrative tasks.
• Explain dental procedures and oral hygiene practices to patients.
• Take and develop x-rays, assist with dental laboratory work.

Skills

CPR certification

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Code of Conduct adherence

Education

One- or two-year dental assistant program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location

US-FL-Palmetto

Dental Assistant

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team of medical professionals in the Manatee County Jail in Palmetto, Florida.

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!

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

Qualifications

New grads are encouraged to apply!

Requirements / Qualifications

• Completion of a one or two‑year dental assistant program at a vocational school or community college
• Maintenance of proper training and unrestricted certification as a Dental Assistant
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Ability to obtain CPR certification (American Heart Association required)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and ability 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

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the 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 like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, including health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one, prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, lowest cost benefits, employee assistance program, 401K and Roth with company contributions starting day one, tuition assistance, referral bonuses, term life insurance at no cost, generous paid time off & paid holidays, free continuing education and CMEs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran