Dental Assistant Part-time 16 hours per week
NaphCare, Inc.
Summary
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.
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
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Free Prescriptions
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) & Roth
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral Bonuses
- Term Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Continuing Education & CMEs
Company overview
NaphCare, Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services and technology solutions specifically designed for correctional facilities across the United States. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company partners with local, state, and federal government agencies to deliver innovative healthcare, technology, and administrative solutions for the correctional system. As a family-owned company with 1,001-5,000 employees, NaphCare has pioneered several industry-first initiatives including the Proactive Care Model, TechCare® Electronic Health Record system, and STATCare telehealth services. The company offers a full spectrum of correctional healthcare services including medical and mental health care, pharmacy services, dialysis, medication-assisted treatment, and forensic services. NaphCare's mission focuses on improving and saving lives through excellence and innovation, with a commitment to treating every patient with dignity while preparing them for successful reentry into their communities. The company has established itself as an industry leader with one of the longest-running partnerships with the federal Bureau of Prisons and multiple facilities earning the prestigious NCCHC Pinnacle Award for excellence in correctional healthcare.