Dental Assistant Part-time 16 hours per week

Naphcare, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

Prescriptions covered

Low-cost benefits

EAP

401K & Roth

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Term life insurance

PTO & holidays

CME

Job summary

NaphCare is hiring experienced Dental Assistants to join our team at the Washoe County Jail in Reno, NV.

This part-time role (16 hours/week) supports our dentist and healthcare team in a correctional setting. You will prepare patients, assist with procedures, sterilize instruments, take x-rays, and help with records and scheduling.

Prior dental assisting training and CPR certification are required; background checks and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one- or two-year dental assistant program.
• Maintain the proper training and unrestricted certification as a Dental Assistant.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Be able to obtain CPR certification.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Dentist with patient care, procedures, instruments, supplies, and documentation.
• Preparing patients for dental procedures and assisting during treatment.
• Sterilizing and disinfecting dental instruments and equipment.
• Ensuring the dental suite is clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Assisting with dental sick-call requests, triage, scheduling, and patient records.
• Educating patients on dental procedures and oral hygiene practices.
• Taking and developing X-rays.
• Assisting with dental laboratory functions and other administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Dental assisting

Sterilization procedures

Patient records

Education

One- or two-year dental assistant program

CPR certification

High school diploma or GED

Unrestricted dental assistant certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring experienced Dental Assistants to join our team of healthcare professionals at the Washoe County Jail in Reno, NV.

We currently have Part-Time (16 hours/week) shift available, offering flexibility for experienced Dental Assistants interested in bringing their skills into a unique healthcare environment. Pay for this position is $20.90–$22.00 per hour.

As a Correctional Dental Assistant, you’ll work alongside our Dentist, healthcare team, and correctional staff to provide quality dental care to our patient population. You’ll utilize your dental assisting experience while caring for patients with a variety of dental and healthcare needs in a safe, structured clinical environment.

Responsibilities

As a Dental Assistant, your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting the Dentist with patient care, procedures, instruments, supplies, and documentation
• Preparing patients for dental procedures and assisting during treatment
• Sterilizing and disinfecting dental instruments and equipment
• Ensuring the dental suite is clean, organized, and properly stocked
• Assisting with dental sick-call requests, triage, scheduling, and patient records
• Educating patients on dental procedures and oral hygiene practices
• Taking and developing X-rays
• Assisting with dental laboratory functions and other administrative duties as needed

Qualifications

• Completion of a one or two-year dental assistant program at a vocational school or community college
• Maintain the proper training and unrestricted certification as a Dental Assistant
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Be able to obtain CPR certification
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able 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.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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