Dental Assistant - Inmate Care & Sterilization

Paycom; Lambertville (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems, LLC. seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists in providing quality dental care to inmate patients at the Mercer County Correctional Facility in Lambertville, NJ. This part-time role emphasizes infection control, charting, and patient education in a secure clinical environment.

The ideal candidate holds a CDA, a state X-ray license, a high school diploma, and BLS. Duties include sterilization, radiography assistance, and inventory management in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist during procedures by 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.
• Maintain accurate patient dental charts and record findings.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and preventative care.
• Inventory and order supplies; ensure OSHA infection control compliance.

Skills

Dental instruments

Dental office procedures

Infection control

Tooth anatomy

Interpersonal communication

Basic computer skills

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited dental program completion

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

State X-Ray license

BLS certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

CFG Health Systems, LLC. seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists in providing quality dental care to inmate patients at the Mercer County Correctional Facility in Lambertville, NJ. This part-time role emphasizes infection control, charting, and patient education in a secure clinical environment.

The ideal candidate holds a CDA, a state X-ray license, a high school diploma, and BLS. Duties include sterilization, radiography assistance, and inventory management in a fast-paced facility.