What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Community Dental?
Job Summary
Looking for a rewarding career where you can learn, grow, and make a difference every day? Community Dental is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team.
New to dental assisting? That’s okay! Dental experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person. If you are motivated to learn, enjoy working with people, take pride in doing a great job, and bring a positive attitude to work each day, we want to meet you!
As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work alongside our dentists and clinical team to provide excellent care and a positive experience for our patients. Your day may include assisting with dental procedures, preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays after training, supporting patient flow, maintaining clinical documentation, and helping keep the office clean, organized, safe, and running smoothly.
You’ll also work closely with dentists, hygienists, other dental assistants, and our front office team, so being a team player with great communication skills is key.
Duties
- Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures
- Prepare and maintain treatment rooms and dental instruments
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatory areas
- Take dental X-rays as appropriate after license
- Assist with patient flow and ensure patients have a positive experience
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Provide patients with instructions and support before, during, and after treatment
- Work closely with dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, and the front office team
- Follow all infection control, safety, and OSHA standards
- Help keep the dental office organized, clean, and running efficiently
What We're Looking For
- Dependable and reliable
- Friendly, compassionate, and comfortable working with patients
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Organized and able to stay focused in a busy environment
- Previous dental assisting experience is a plus, but not required, we will train the right candidate!
Why Join Community Dental?
You’ll be part of a team that believes everyone deserves access to quality dental care. We’re looking for someone who wants more than just a job—you want to be part of a team, learn new skills, and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Four-day workweek. Fridays off. Training provided. Meaningful work. Great team.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Pay: $19.50 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26