Dental Assistant (F/T)

About Us:

For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we’ve been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.

Job Description:

Assist dentists during examination and treatment of patients.

Schedule:

40 hours/week (Mon-Fri) 7:00 AM- 3 PM

Onsite at Bristol County Jail, N. Dartmouth, MA

Rate:

$25/hr.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct assistance by keeping operating field clear, passing instruments and suctioning.
• Sterilize instruments in the dental office.
• Responsible for mixing of restorative materials.
• Assist in taking intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.
• Develop and mount x-ray films.
• Perform intra-oral tasks as defined by law. Ensure that there are a sufficient number of trays set up for the day’s patients: pulpotomy, caries control, amalgam, perio/scaling.
• Maintain x-ray unit, processor, autoclave and dental units according to specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic by cleaning the area daily and sanitizing the area weekly.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment to maintain sufficient levels.
• Order supplies and equipment as needed with approval of the dentist.
• It is an essential part of the job that CPS can ask the employee to work beyond his/her regularly scheduled hours.
• Follow all security rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a dental assistant.
• CPR certification required

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 35 pounds.
• Be able to perform CPS if needed

Benefits:

• Comprehensive training on correctional health to all new hires.
• Medical
• Dental
• Paid Time Off

Voluntary Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance

Thank you for your interest in CPS Healthcare! We look forward to connecting with you to learn more about your goals and explore this opportunity together.