Dental Assistant: Inmate Care & Sterilization

Cfg Health System Llc; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems LLC seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists in a correctional facility, ensuring safe, compliant care for inmate patients. You will prepare instruments, assist with procedures, perform sterilization, and maintain patient charts with attention to privacy and accuracy.

Role requires CDA credential, state X-ray license, and BLS; experience in dental settings is preferred, with a strong emphasis on infection control and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and accredited dental program completed.
• CDA credential and active X-ray license are required.
• BLS certification and infection control knowledge are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist during procedures, including instrument prep and suction.
• Sterilize instruments and disinfect operatories between patients.
• Assist with X-rays and prepare dental materials as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient charts and educate on oral hygiene.
• Manage supplies and ensure compliance with OSHA and HIPAA.

Skills

Dental recordkeeping

Sterilization procedures

Infection control

Interpersonal communication

Proficiency with dental instruments

Detail-oriented

Ability to work in fast-paced setting

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited dental program completion

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Current state X-Ray license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Dental imaging software

Sterilization equipment

Dental office hardware & chart systems

Job description

CFG Health Systems LLC seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists in a correctional facility, ensuring safe, compliant care for inmate patients. You will prepare instruments, assist with procedures, perform sterilization, and maintain patient charts with attention to privacy and accuracy.

Role requires CDA credential, state X-ray license, and BLS; experience in dental settings is preferred, with a strong emphasis on infection control and documentation.