Dental Assistant II

Community of Hope • Washington, DC

22d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Community of Hope is seeking an organized, caring, and motivated Dental Assistant to work closely with dentists and hygienists at the Conway Health and Resource Center in Southwest Washington, DC. The role provides high-quality four-handed chairside dental care and promotes a positive patient experience. The position is onsite and full-time, with 8-hour workdays and paid lunch. Weekend or evening work and travel to other Community of Hope sites may be needed.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered District of Columbia Dental Assisting License, Level II.
• Dental Assistant diploma or certification from an accredited program.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to work weekends or evenings as needed.
• Ability to travel to other Community of Hope sites as needed.
• Proof of vaccinations is required; reasonable accommodation requests for religious or medical reasons will be considered subject to applicable law.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak Spanish, Amharic, or other languages.
• Knowledge of eClinical Works and Open Dental.
• Commitment to working with underserved populations.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chairside dental assistance during restorative, endodontic, periodontic, prosthodontic, and oral surgery procedures.
• Review and record patients’ medical histories, vital signs, and consent in the dental electronic medical record.
• Advocate for patients and help them feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
• Take and develop dental x-rays and complete dental charting as directed by the dentist.
• Promote and maintain OSHA infection control standards.
• Review dental charts daily to support accurate and timely workflows.
• Ensure the dentist has complete dental setups and instruments before treatment begins.
• Provide oral health education, including nutritional counseling and tooth-brushing and flossing techniques.
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment daily and maintain weekly sterilization logs.
• Perform monthly maintenance to ensure digital x-ray equipment and traditional x-ray processors function properly.
• Participate in appropriate continuing dental education courses.

Benefits

• Three weeks of vacation, with an additional week after two years.
• Two weeks of sick leave.
• 11.5 paid holidays and one personal floating holiday annually.
• Annual performance-based raises of up to 5% of annual pay.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment through NHSC and DCHPLRP.
• Licensing reimbursement and continuing education unit funding.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Leadership development, internal promotions, and career growth opportunities.
• Eight-hour workdays with paid lunch.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed