Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant in Training

Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant in Training

We're looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team and help deliver safe, high-quality dental care across clinic-based and community/mobile settings. You'll work directly alongside dentists and hygienists, play a key role in patient experience, and ensure our clinical environments meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.

What You'll Do

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for scheduled procedures
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures, anticipating provider needs and keeping patients comfortable
• Perform authorized reversible intraoral procedures under appropriate dentist supervision per RIDOH regulations
• Sterilize and process instruments and equipment per infection control standards (OSHA/CDC)
• Prepare and expose dental radiographs and ensure images are ready for diagnosis
• Monitor, store, and handle clinical supplies and hazardous materials safely
• Travel to community and mobile clinic sites to support outreach dental services
• Maintain patient confidentiality and deliver a consistently positive patient experience

What We're Looking For

Required

• Experience assisting in a dental clinical setting with chairside support and infection control responsibilities
• Current dental radiography certification (or can obtain within three months of hire)
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association, hands-on)
• Ability to meet RIDOH requirements for dental assistants performing reversible intraoral procedures
• Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle

Preferred

• Completion of a Dental Assistant program
• Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
• Prior experience in community-based or mobile dental clinics

Skills & competencies

• Attention to detail
• Clear communication
• Clinical adaptability
• Patient confidentiality
• Team collaboration
• Regulatory compliance

Physical Requirements

This role involves frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs using proper techniques, operate dental and office equipment, apply fine motor skills, and maintain visual acuity for detailed clinical work. Travel between locations is required.

Benefits

• Subsidized, comprehensive medical (BCBSRI) and dental (Delta Dental) insurance plans
• Supplemental vision insurance (Delta Dental)
• Voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer-paid professional development
• Employee assistance program

About East Bay Community Action Program

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides high-quality, comprehensive, and accessible health and human services to people across eastern Rhode Island. Founded as part of President Johnson's War on Poverty in 1965, EBCAP now serves ten communities with over 20 distinct programs — including primary medical and dental care, behavioral health services, early childhood education, and community support programs for children, youth, families, adults, and seniors. Our 521 employees work across more than ten locations, addressing everything from immediate needs like food and housing to long-term health and wellness. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Rhode Islanders, we encourage you to apply.

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EBCAP is a federal contractor subject to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). We take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment, and otherwise treat qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans without discrimination in all employment practices. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact People Operations at View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io.