Dental Assistant

DOCS Health; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

DOCS Health is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant to support our contracted county jails in Texas, providing on-site dental care with a Dentist in a controlled setting.

You will gain valuable public health experience and supplemental income while contributing to health outcomes for incarcerated individuals. This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and dependable performance in a mobile clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Dental Assistant Program or on the job training.
• Active x-Ray Certification required.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• One year or more dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and breakdown of treatment room.
• Sterilization of all dental equipment.
• Take and process dental x-rays.
• Assist in 4-handed dentistry with the Dentist.
• Operate portable/mobile dental equipment.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Dental Assistant Program

On-the-job training

Active x-Ray Certification

Job description

Seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant to work at our contracted county jails in the state of Texas. Professional will be providing on-site dental care in collaboration with a Dentist, in a controlled/safe environment.

This opportunity provides a great source of supplemental income and a valuable experience in a public health setting, while making a difference in health outcomes for incarcerated individuals.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and breakdown of room.
• Sterilization of all equipment.
• Take/process x-rays.
• Assist in 4-handed dentistry.
• Work with portable/mobile equipment.

Requirements

• Graduate of Dental Assistant Program or on the job training
• One (1) year or more dental assisting experience - preferred
• Active x-Ray Certification
• CPR/BLS
• Valid Driver License
• Reliable Transportation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models. Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.

Salary Description $20 hourly