Dental Assistant

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a strong Dental Assistant to join our team at the Wayne County Jail located in Detroit, MI.  Come learn correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award-winning electronic operating system. 

Scheduled Requireed PRN One Day per week 8hrs shift

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare.  We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need.  Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare. 

NaphCare Benefits:

• Employees enrolled in our health insurance program receive prescriptions free of charge when filled at our in-house pharmacy or mail order program
• Health, dental & vision
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution
• Tuition assistance
• Referral bonuses
• On-site education
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Paid time off & paid holidays

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry.  If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

Responsibilities

Position Description:

• Coordinate dental services and assist Dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies, documentation and support the function of the dental department
• Assist in documentation and maintenance of all patient dental records
• Assist in triaging and scheduling of all dental sick call requests
• Prepare clinic with appropriate instruments and materials for scheduled visits
• Assist Dentist during treatment by providing instruments, materials, retraction or suction
• Mix and fabricate all restorative materials
• Ensure all dental equipment properly maintained and functioning
• Sterilize and disinfect equipment and tools
• Develop all routine radiographs

Qualifications

Certification for Registered Dental Assistant in MI

AHA BLS CPR Required