NaphCare is hiring experienced Dental Hygienists just like you for to join our team at the Santa Cruz County Jail located in Santa Cruz, CA. Full Time, Part Time, and PRN shifts are available! PRN shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs for FT shifts and will be determined by site leadership and prn employee availability.
Pay rates range from $40.00 - $50.00 per hour based on Shift, FT, PRN, temporary contract, site needs, and experience.
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. Come learn correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award-winning electronic operating system.
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
- 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.
Position Description:
- Current Certification from an accredited Hygiene Program
- Dental radiology certification and anesthesia certification are required
- Current CPR Certification
- Provide dental prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, application of fluoride and/or other services on patients.
- Complete periodontal charting and, obtain other diagnostic records on patients.
- Perform facial and oral tissue and oral cancer screenings during exams.
- Provide thorough individualized oral hygiene instructions and/or other post-operative instructions to patients.
- Monitor oral hygiene and periodontal conditions on each patient.
- Assist the Dentists when needed.
- Take dental x-rays and/or impressions.
- Sterilize dental instruments.
- Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping protected health information (PHI) confidential.
- Use all functions and applications of TechCare™ relevant to document dental hygiene services within the patient record.
- Maintain dental supply inventory by regularly checking the stock to determine appropriate inventory levels.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
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 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.
We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.
*New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!*
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
