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.  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. Pay rates range from $50.00 - $53.00 per hour based on Shift, FT, PRN, temporary contract, site needs, and experience.

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 Hygenist:

• 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

Qualities for Dental Hygenist:

• Dental radiology certification and anesthesia certification are required
• Current CPR Certification
• Current Certification from an accredited Hygiene Program

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran