Correctional Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Sterilization

CFG Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems, LLC seeks a Dental Assistant to provide direct support to the Dentist, delivering high-quality dental care to inmate patients within a correctional facility. The role ensures efficient, safe, and compliant dental operations in accordance with CFG clinical guidelines, community standards of care, and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, sterilization, X-ray support, charting, patient education, and strict adherence to infection control

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Completion of 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
• Previous clinical experience in a dental office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist during procedures, including preparing instruments, materials, suction, and retraction.
• Perform sterilization of instruments and disinfect operatories between patients.
• Assist with diagnostic X-rays and preparation of dental materials (cement, composite, impression materials, etc.).
• Maintain accurate patient dental charts and record findings.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and preventative care.
• Maintain dental operator and equipment in proper working order and manage inventory.

Skills

Dental instruments

Office procedures

Infection control

Tooth anatomy

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited dental program

CDA credential

X-ray license

BLS certification

Job description

CFG Health Systems, LLC seeks a Dental Assistant to provide direct support to the Dentist, delivering high-quality dental care to inmate patients within a correctional facility. The role ensures efficient, safe, and compliant dental operations in accordance with CFG clinical guidelines, community standards of care, and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, sterilization, X-ray support, charting, patient education, and strict adherence to infection control