Dental Assistant

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC•Mount Holly Township, NJ

8d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant provides direct support to the Dentist in delivering high-quality dental care to inmate patients within a correctional facility. The role supports safe, efficient, and compliant dental operations in accordance with CFG clinical guidelines, community standards of care, and contractual obligations. The position is part-time, with day shifts on Tuesday and Wednesday or Wednesday and Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Burlington County D.O.C. in Mount Holly, New Jersey.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Completion of an accredited dental program from a community college, vocational school, technical institute, university, or dental school.
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential.
Current state X-ray license.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and materials.
Proficiency in dental office procedures and recordkeeping.
Knowledge of sterilization, infection control, dental hygiene, and tooth anatomy and surfaces.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch for prolonged periods.
Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience in a dental office.

Responsibilities

Assist the Dentist during procedures by preparing instruments and materials and providing suction and retraction.
Sterilize instruments and disinfect operatories between patients.
Assist with diagnostic X-rays and prepare dental materials, including cement, composite, and impression materials.
Maintain accurate patient dental charts and record findings.
Provide patients with education on oral hygiene and preventative care.
Maintain dental operatories and equipment in proper working order.
Inventory and order supplies to ensure adequate stock levels.
Follow infection control policies, universal precautions, and OSHA guidelines.
Maintain dental office security, including instrument, medication, and needle counts according to regulations.
Represent CFG Health Systems professionally and positively.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and PREA regulations.
Demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and sound judgment in interactions with patients and staff.
Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement initiatives, and staff meetings.
Follow facility safety protocols and maintain necessary security clearances.
Use downtime to clean, organize, and stock operatories.
Promote safety through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
Maintain competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments relevant to the role.
Follow medication administration and storage procedures, controlled substance regulations, facility and CFG occurrence protocols, and facility and OSHA safety rules.
Complete required orientation as directed by the facility.
Be punctual and dependable for assigned or confirmed shifts.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned.