Dental Assistant – Correctional Healthcare

Job overview

The Dental Assistant role is onsite at G.K. Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore, AL, and compensation is not specified. NaphCare provides healthcare services to correctional facilities and supports career advancement. The assistant supports dental care for incarcerated patients by preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting during procedures, maintaining equipment and records, and helping coordinate appointments. The role contributes to dental services while protecting patient rights, dignity, and health in a secure setting.

What you'll do

• Prepare patients for dental procedures
• assist with treatment by providing instruments, materials, retraction, or suction
• maintain equipment and a clean, stocked dental suite
• sterilize and disinfect tools
• assist with triage, sick-call requests, scheduling, records, and administrative tasks
• explain procedures and oral hygiene
• take and develop X-rays
• assist with dental laboratory functions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

atmore al

naphcare

correctional healthcare

dental procedures

patient records

sterilization

dental x-rays

alabama certification

bls cpr

new grad encouraged

part-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For full-time employees: health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• prescriptions through the health plan
• employee assistance program
• 401(k) and Roth contributions
• tuition assistance
• referral bonuses
• term life insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• continuing education and CMEs.

Why this role

New graduates are encouraged to apply and will be trained in correctional healthcare; the role is based in a correctional facility.

About the employer

Naphcare, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.