Dental Assistant

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE•Bath, ME

13d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Jessie Albert Dental and Orthodontic Center (JADOC), a nonprofit clinic of Catholic Charities Maine, is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant. The clinic has served the Bath community for more than 40 years, providing compassionate, patient-centered oral health care to children, adults, and vulnerable Mainers. The role follows a consistent four-day schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and offers opportunities to build skills and a long-term career in dental care.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma.
Enjoy working with children and adults in a fast-paced environment.
Good people, organizational, and lab skills.
Good fine motor skills and dexterity.
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 a candidate 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 such as 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.