Dental Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Atlantic County Justice Facility

• Mays Landing, NJ, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Part Time: Wed, Fri, Sat 8 am-4:30 pm Position Summary The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the Dentist in dentistry and services while ensuring effective inmate patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes of the assigned correctional facility consistent with current 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 recordkeeping 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 Other Duties Utilize downtime to clean, organize, and stock operatories Perform other position-related duties as assigned Organizational Expectations 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 Participate 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 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.