Dental Assistant

Support Smiles and Build Health as a Dental Assistant
Schedule: 7:45am-6:15pm. 40 hours weekly.

Join a mission-driven dental team providing compassionate community-based oral health care. As a Dental Assistant youll play a vital role in helping patients feel at ease while assisting with procedures promoting preventive care and ensuring smooth clinic operationsfrom chairside support to community outreach.

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 patients 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

WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
At least two (2) years dental assisting experience preferred
Computer literate in electronic mail word processing and office management system software required
A valid unrestricted drivers license and agency established minimum automobile coverage upon hire required
BLS certification or ability to obtain required

Youll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:

• Take initiative and stay calm under pressure in fast-paced clinical settings
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients families and team members
• Care deeply about both clinical excellence and patient comfort
• Are flexible dependable and open to traveling between clinic sites
• Embrace opportunities to advocate for oral health

Required Experience:

Junior IC