Dental Assistant

Overview

Naph Care is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team of medical professionals in the Wyoming Department of Corrections - Medium Correctional Facility in Torrington, WY
. Full Time and Part Time positions may be available. As a Correctional Dental Assistant
, you will work alongside correctional officers and other dental professionals to provide dental care to incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority, 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.

As a Dental Assistant
, your responsibilities include preparing patients for dental procedures, assisting with treatments, and maintaining patient dental records while protecting the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating dental services and assisting the Dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies, documentation, and supporting the function of the dental department
• Assisting the Dentist during treatment by providing instruments, materials, retraction or suction
• Ensuring all dental equipment is properly maintained and in good working order; 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

New grads are encouraged to apply. Requirements / Qualifications include:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Maintain the proper training and unrestricted certification as a Dental Assistant in WY
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
• Display integrity, professionalism and the 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

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.

Naph Care is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

• 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

If you would like to speak with us to learn more about this position and Naph Care,
apply directly to the position to initiate the application process
, and we’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

disability/veteran

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