Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Department: Dental Employment Type: Full Time Location: Columbia - Portland Street Compensation: $24.00 - $26.00 / hour Description Support Smiles and Build Health as a Dental Assistant. Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Join a mission-driven dental team providing compassionate, community-based oral health care. As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping patients feel at ease while assisting with procedures, promoting preventive care, and ensuring smooth clinic operations—from chairside support to community outreach. Key Qualities This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who: Loves helping people feel comfortable and confident in a clinical setting Enjoys hands‑on teamwork and takes pride in being a key part of a patient’s care experience Wants to be part of an organization that values community health, education, and service Key Responsibilities Assisting dentists and hygienists with a variety of procedures including preventive, restorative, oral surgery, and prosthodontics Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materials to ensure efficient, safe patient care Taking radiographs, vital signs, and performing dental charting and sterilization procedures Educating patients on oral hygiene techniques and the impact of nutrition on oral health Participating in school-based outreach and the Preventive Services Program (PSP) Supporting clinic operations through inventory, maintenance, and administrative tasks Traveling to other dental clinics as needed and assisting with front desk duties when cross‑trained Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise High School/GED preferred

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