Dental Assistants Part-time

NaphCare is hiring Dental Assistants just like you to join our team at the Polk County Detention Center facility located in Des Moines, IO. This position will be for 16 hours a week, working 4 hours for 4 days during the week. Pay rates vary based on shift, site needs, and experience. Shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs and can be discussed upon interview. PRN shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs for FT shifts and will be determined by site leadership and prn employee availability.

NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 5000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare.

NaphCare Full Time Benefits:

Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• We offer low cost benefits to our employees and their families.
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• On-site education
• Free Continuing Education!
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

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.

We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

Responsibilities for Dental Assistants:

• 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 for Dental Assistants:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Maintain the proper training and unrestricted certification as a Dental Assistant
• A current CPR card

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to hiring@naphcare.com with the position and location you're interested in.

*New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!*

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran