Dental Assistant

CFG Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide direct support to the Dentist in delivering high-quality dental care to inmate patients within a correctional facility. You will help ensure efficient, safe, and compliant dental operations in line with CFG guidelines and standards.

Qualified candidates will have a CDA, state X-ray license, BLS, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Prior dental office experience is preferred, with a focus on infection control and patient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Completion of an accredited dental program.
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential.
• Current state X-Ray license.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist during procedures and prepare instruments.
• Perform sterilization and disinfect operatories between patients.
• Assist with diagnostic X-rays and preparation of dental materials.
• Maintain accurate patient dental charts and records.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and preventative care.
• Maintain dental equipment and inventory supplies.
• Ensure infection control policies and OSHA guidelines are followed.
• Uphold HIPAA and PREA regulations and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Dental instruments & materials

Dental office procedures

Sterilization & infection control

Tooth anatomy

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited dental program

CDA credential

State X-Ray license

BLS certification

Job description

Position Details: Monday, sometimes Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Summary

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

Qualifications

Education and Certification

• High School Diploma required
• 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

Experience

• Previous clinical experience in a dental office preferred

Required Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and materials
• Proficiency in dental office procedures and record keeping
• Principles of sterilization, infection control, and dental hygiene
• Knowledge of tooth anatomy and surfaces
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Support

• 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

Operational Support

• Maintain dental operator and equipment in proper working order
• Inventory and order supplies to ensure adequate stock levels
• Ensure adherence to infection control policies, universal precautions, and OSHA guidelines
• Maintain dental office security, including instruments, medication, and needle counts according to regulations

Organizational Expectations

• 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
• Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Completes required orientation as directed by the facility.
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment.
• Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol.
• Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations.
• Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts.
• Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility.

Other Duties

• Utilize downtime to clean, organize, and stock operatories
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities functions.

• May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.