Dental Assistant- Full Time
About The Position
The Certified Dental Assistant at Healthy Community Health Center (HCHC) supports patient-centered, accessible, and affordable dental care as part of a friendly, energetic team. The role helps the Dental department achieve quality-of-care outcomes and patient-volume benchmarks in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a safe patient-care setting. It requires comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures across general dentistry, accurate dental charting and documentation, and the ability to respond to patients’ concerns with empathy and professionalism. The Dental Assistant supports care coordination, ethical accountability, and confidentiality, and works effectively with people from diverse social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds and with professionals across disciplines to support integrated primary health care. The position is full-time and follows a daylight schedule, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting course.
- Current CPR (BLS) certification.
- X-ray certification.
- Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with patients and health center staff.
- Knowledge of modern dental materials, including their storage, handling, and applications.
- Basic knowledge of ADA CDT codes.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in Spanish or Arabic.
- Demonstrated dedication and commitment to HCHC values: Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, and Mission.
Responsibilities
- Set up and prepare the operatory and patient for dental examinations and treatment.
- Assist dentists and dental hygienists during dental procedures.
- Conduct postoperative and post-treatment procedures as instructed by the dentist.
- Perform accurate dental charting and documentation, including progress notes, procedures, and relevant patient conversations or information.
- Acquire x-rays using proper and accurate techniques.
- Sterilize instruments and follow appropriate infection-control measures.
- Prepare and maintain inventory of dental instruments and supplies.
- Assist with dental front-office duties.
- Provide an empathetic and professional response to patients’ expectations and concerns.
- Maintain patient and staff confidentiality and work collaboratively with health care professionals to support integrated care.
Benefits
- Six paid holidays and two floating holidays.
- Paid maternity and parental bonding leave for full-time employees.
- Paid time off that includes vacation, personal days, and sick leave.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Retirement plan with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
