Dental Assistant

Thundermist Health Center • Woonsocket, RI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Thundermist Health Center is hiring a Dental Assistant to provide chairside support to dentists and help keep dental clinic operations running smoothly. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, assisting during procedures, taking x-rays, capturing impressions, sterilizing instruments, maintaining infection-control standards, recording patient information, and documenting clinical notes and treatment plans. The Dental Assistant communicates warmly and professionally with patients and helps ensure they feel comfortable and well cared for. This is a full-time, onsite position at the Thundermist Health Center location in Woonsocket. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the schedule may include rotating evenings based on department needs. The position reports to the Dental Practice Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• X-Ray Certification, or ability to complete it within 6 months of hire.
• BLS Certification, or ability to complete it within 6 months of hire.
• Comfort using computers for charting and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and Thundermist’s mission of serving the community with compassion.

Nice To Haves

• Previous dental assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up dental procedures and prepare treatment rooms for each patient.
• Provide hands-on assistance to the dentist during procedures.
• Take clear, diagnostic-quality x-ray films.
• Capture accurate alginate impressions.
• Sterilize dental instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
• Record patient vitals and chief complaints in the chart.
• Document clinical notes and treatment plans accurately.
• Communicate with patients in a warm, professional manner to ensure their comfort throughout the visit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED