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NaphCare, Inc. Dental Assistant in Tacoma, Washington
Dental Assistant Description NaphCare is hiring experienced Dental Assistants just like you to join our team at the Pierce County Jail facility located in Tacoma, WA. Hours: Tuesday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm NaphCare is a family owned, medical technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 30 years. Come join our team of over 4000 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. 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 as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award winning electronic operating system. NaphCare Full Time Benefits: Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one! Lowest Cost Benefits! $44 for single, $105 for family! 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, with 1 year of dental experience in healthcare preferred 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 with the position and location you're interested in. Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran