Dental Assistant
Department : Dental
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : Columbia - Keene Street
Reporting To : Ray Phillips
Compensation : $24.00 - $26.00 / hour
Description
To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $1,000.
- Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we're excited to have you be a part of our mission!
Support Smiles and Build Health as a Dental Assistant
Schedule : 4, 10-hour shifts
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.
This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who :
Loves helping people feel comfortable and confident in a clinical settingEnjoys hands-on teamwork and takes pride in being a key part of a patient's care experienceWants to be part of an organization that values community health, education, and serviceKey Responsibilities
Assisting dentists and hygienists with a variety of procedures including preventive, restorative, oral surgery, and prosthodonticsPreparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materials to ensure efficient, safe patient careTaking radiographs, vital signs, and performing dental charting and sterilization proceduresEducating patients on oral hygiene techniques and the impact of nutrition on oral healthParticipating in school-based outreach and the Preventive Services Program (PSP)Supporting clinic operations through inventory, maintenance, and administrative tasksTraveling to other dental clinics as needed and assisting with front desk duties when cross-trainedRequirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
High School / GED preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE / TRAINING / ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
At least two (2) years dental assisting experience preferredComputer literate in electronic mail, word processing, and office management system software requiredA valid, unrestricted driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage upon hire requiredBLS certification or ability to obtain requiredYou'll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You :
Take initiative and stay calm under pressure in fast-paced clinical settingsCommunicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and team membersCare deeply about both clinical excellence and patient comfortAre flexible, dependable, and open to traveling between clinic sitesEmbrace opportunities to advocate for oral health