Dental Assistant - Correctional Health (Days, 4x10)

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network is seeking a Dental Assistant for Correctional Health on a 4x10 schedule (Monday-Thursday). The role supports clinic readiness, chair-side assisting, X-ray duties, sterilization, and daily clinical operations within a correctional health setting.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Dental Assistant program, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. BLS certification preferred; Texas license is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Completion of a Dental Assistant course from an accredited vocational school.
• 1+ year of on-the-job training in a dentist’s office or dental clinic.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patients’ vital signs, weight and observational data.
• Prepares operatories according to OSHA and TJC regulations.
• Performs and develops dental x-rays and QA on the x-ray processor.
• Prepares instruments for sterilization and operates sterilizers.
• Maintains operatory inventory and cleans the clinic.
• Assists with coverage at other Dental Centers as needed.
• Answers phone, relays messages and patient referrals.

Skills

Vital signs & data collection

Operatory setup

Dental radiography

Sterilization processes

Patient care & teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant program completion

Texas State Board license (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification (current)

Job description

JPS Health Network is seeking a Dental Assistant for Correctional Health on a 4x10 schedule (Monday-Thursday). The role supports clinic readiness, chair-side assisting, X-ray duties, sterilization, and daily clinical operations within a correctional health setting.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Dental Assistant program, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. BLS certification preferred; Texas license is a plus.