Dental Assistant

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE•Bath, ME

22d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

At Jessie Albert Dental and Orthodontic Center (JADOC), Dental Assistants support dental procedures and help patients access essential oral health care. JADOC is a nonprofit clinic of Catholic Charities Maine that has served the Bath community for more than 40 years, providing compassionate, patient-centered care to children, adults, and vulnerable Mainers. This is a full-time position on a consistent four-day schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Starting pay is $20.00–$24.00 per hour, depending on experience. The Dental Assistant supports dentists during patient care, welcomes patients, reviews medications, and takes and records vital signs. The role also involves preparing and maintaining instruments, supplies, and equipment; following clinical sterilization practices and OSHA safety procedures; providing oral health education and nutrition guidance; and assisting with clinical tasks such as retracting, irrigating, aspirating, taking impressions, and helping patients understand how to place and remove removable prostheses, appliances, and retainers. The position offers a supportive, mission-driven, team-oriented workplace guided by JADOC’s RICHES values: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Hospitality, Excellence, and Stewardship. The organization describes opportunities to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in dental care. Catholic Charities Maine is committed to equal employment opportunity and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma.
Good people, organizational, and lab skills.
Good fine motor skills and dexterity.
Ability to work with children and adults in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a team player.

Nice To Haves

Maine certification in Radiography; preference will be given to candidates with this certification.
Experience in a dental office is preferred, though exceptions may be made for candidates with excellent didactic and clinical skills.
Experience with Dentrix and/or Dolphin.

Responsibilities

Support dentists during patient care and treatment.
Welcome patients, review medications, and take and record vital signs.
Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Follow 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 including retracting, irrigating, aspirating, and taking impressions.
Help patients understand how to place and remove removable prostheses, appliances, and retainers.

Benefits

Four weeks of Earned Time for every 12 months worked.
Up to six paid agency holidays.
Dental care stipend.
Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
Choice of three comprehensive medical plans.
Employee Assistance Program.
Bereavement time off.
401(k) agency contribution.
Health and wellness programs, including up to $100 reimbursement per year for health and wellness purchases and access to group and individual wellness coaching.
Dental and vision insurance options.
Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance with a paid health screening benefit.