Dental Assistant – PRN

Job overview

The Dental Assistant – PRN role is onsite at the Pueblo County Detention Center in Pueblo, CO. Compensation is listed as $21–$21.89 per year. NaphCare provides healthcare services in correctional facilities, and this role supports dental care for incarcerated patients. The assistant helps the dentist deliver patient care and keeps dental services organized and safe. The work includes preparing and assisting patients, maintaining records and equipment, sterilizing instruments, supporting scheduling and triage, and explaining procedures and oral hygiene practices.

What you'll do

• Coordinate dental services and assist the dentist with patient care, instruments, supplies, and documentation
• provide instruments and suction during treatment
• maintain and stock equipment and the dental suite
• sterilize and disinfect tools
• assist with triage, sick-call requests, scheduling, and records
• explain procedures and oral hygiene
• take and develop x-rays.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

prn

correctional healthcare

dental care

patient records

dental x-rays

sterilization

pueblo co

pueblo county detention center

naphcare

new grads encouraged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee benefits and career advancement support are mentioned
• specific benefits are not detailed.

Why this role

New graduates are encouraged to apply; the employer states it will provide training in correctional healthcare.

About the employer

Naphcare, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.