Travel Dental Assistant - $22 to $27 per hour in Fort Dix, NJ

The Dental Assistant will support the Dental Officer in providing dental care to the inmate population and assist with various dental procedures, including restorative dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetics, and dental examinations. Job Description We are looking for a certified Dental Assistant for a temporary assignment of 6 months at FCI Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Job Title: Certified Dental Assistant

Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey
Duration: 6 Months (Temporary Assignment)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM (40 hours/week)

Job Description

We are looking for a certified Dental Assistant for a temporary assignment of 6 months at FCI Fort Dix, New Jersey. The candidate must also be certified/trained in dental radiology and qualified to take dental X-rays.

The Dental Assistant will support the Dental Officer in providing dental care to the inmate population and assist with various dental procedures, including restorative dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetics, and dental examinations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Dental Officer during dental procedures and examinations.

• Prepare patients, dental instruments, materials, and treatment rooms.

• Take and process digital and standard dental X-rays.

• Perform dental and periodontal charting and assist with prophylaxis.

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment.

• Maintain dental records and update electronic medical records.

• Assist with emergency dental cases and patient education.

• Perform other related clinical and administrative duties as assigned.

 

Preferred: Bilingual communication skills and prior experience in a correctional clinical setting.

Work Attire: Navy, Royal Blue, or Ceil Blue scrubs.