What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Community Medical Clinic?
About Community Medical Clinic
Community Medical Clinic is a community health center serving western Kentucky families with primary care, dental care, and same-day sick visits at our clinics in Princeton, Hopkinsville, and Oak Grove. We see patients of all ages, accept most major insurance plans plus Medicaid and Medicare, and focus on making quality care easy to get. We’re a close-knit, down-to-earth team, and we’re growing.
The Role
We’re looking for a Dental Assistant to join our Hopkinsville dental team. You’ll work chairside with our dentist, help patients feel comfortable, and keep the clinic running smoothly day to day. If you’re organized, good with people, and want your work to make a real difference in your community, we’d like to meet you.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the dentist chairside during exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and other procedures
- Prepare and seat patients, review health histories, and help them feel at ease
- Take and process dental X-rays
- Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards
- Set up and break down treatment rooms
- Explain post-treatment care and oral hygiene to patients
- Document care accurately in the patient record
- Help with scheduling, check-in, and other front office tasks as needed
What You’ll Need
- High school diploma or GED
- Kentucky Board of Dentistry dental assistant registration and X-ray certification
- Current BLS certification [or willingness to obtain]
- Strong communication skills and a patient-friendly attitude
Nice to Have
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program
- Experience in a community health center or public health dental setting
- Experience with dental practice software
- Spanish proficiency
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person