Dental Assistant
About The Position
At Jessie Albert Dental and Orthodontic Center (JADOC), Dental Assistants do more than support procedures – they help people access essential oral health care that can prevent pain, infection, and more serious health concerns. As a nonprofit clinic of Catholic Charities Maine, JADOC has served the Bath community for more than 40 years, welcoming children, adults, and vulnerable Mainers with compassionate, patient-centered care. We now have an opening for a Full-Time Dental Assistant working a consistent four-day schedule, Monday-Thursday, 7:30AM-4:00PM. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, mission-driven team with competitive benefits, meaningful patient relationships, and opportunities to continue building your skills.
Requirements
- Will enjoy working with children and adults in a fast-paced environment and have good people, organizational, and lab skills.
- Must have good fine motor skills and dexterity.
- Must be a team player.
- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to candidates with a Maine certification in Radiography.
- Experience in a dental office is preferred, but exceptions can be made for the right candidate that shows excellent didactic and clinical skills.
- Experience with Dentrix and/or Dolphin a plus!
Responsibilities
- Support Dentists during patient care and treatment.
- Welcome patients, review medications, take and record vital signs.
- Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies, and equipment, while following clinical sterilization practices and safety procedures as indicated by OSHA.
- Provide oral health education, nutrition guidance, and patient support as needed.
- Assist with clinical tasks such as retracting, irrigating, aspirating, taking impressions, and helping patients understand how to place and remove removable prostheses, appliances, and retainers.
Benefits
- 4 weeks of Earned Time for every 12 months worked
- Up to six (6) paid agency holidays
- Dental care stipend
- Long-term disability and life insurance (employer-paid!)
- A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bereavement Time off
- 401k agency contribution
- Health and Wellness programs including up to $100 reimbursement per year on health and wellness purchases, as well as access to group & individual wellness coaching.
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with a paid “Health Screening” benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
