Dental Assistant

Thundermist Health • Woonsocket, RI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant provides hands-on chairside support to dentists and performs clinical and administrative tasks that help the dental clinic operate efficiently. The role includes preparing treatment rooms and procedures, assisting dentists during procedures, taking x-rays, capturing alginate impressions, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining infection-control standards. The Dental Assistant also records patient vitals and chief complaints, documents clinical notes and treatment plans, and communicates with patients to support their comfort and care. This is a full-time, onsite position at Thundermist Health Center in Woonsocket. The clinic operates Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the schedule may include rotating evenings based on department needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• X-Ray Certification, or ability to complete it within six months of hire.
• BLS Certification, or ability to complete it within six 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.
• Assist 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 patient charts.
• Accurately document clinical notes and treatment plans.
• Communicate with patients in a warm, professional manner and help ensure their comfort throughout visits.

What This Job Offers

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