Dental Assistant - Float

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!

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 setting
• Enjoys hands-on teamwork and takes pride in being a key part of a patient’s care experience

Responsibilities

• Support Smiles and Build Health as a Dental Assistant
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours weekly.
• Wants to be part of an organization that values community health, education, and service
• 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

• Computer literate in electronic mail, word processing, and office management system software required
• A valid, unrestricted driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage upon hire required

BLS certification or ability to obtain required

• You’ll 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

Preferred

• High School/GED preferred
• At least two (2) years dental assisting experience preferred

Pay

$24.00 - $26.00 / hour

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