Dental Assistant - Per Diem

Thundermist Health • West Warwick, RI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Dental Assistant About the Role Are you a Dental Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment where every patient interaction matters? At Thundermist Health Center, you’ll join our Dental team providing hands-on chairside support to our dentists — from setting up procedures and taking x-rays to capturing impressions and documenting treatment plans. You’ll play a key role in keeping the clinic running smoothly and ensuring every patient feels comfortable and well cared for. If you’re passionate about oral health and want your work to directly support health equity in our community, this is the role for you. What You’ll Do Reporting to the Dental Practice Manager, you’ll handle a range of clinical and administrative tasks that keep our dental operations running efficiently. Chairside Support 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. Documentation & Patient Care 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 comfort throughout their visit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• X-Ray Certification (or ability to complete within 6 months of hire).
• BLS Certification (or ability to complete within 6 months of hire).
• Comfortable using computers for charting and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to patient-centered care and Thundermist’s mission of serving our community with compassion.

Nice To Haves

• Previous dental assistant experience is a plus — candidates who don’t meet every preferred qualification are encouraged to apply.

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 comfort throughout their visit.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED