Dental Assistant

Overview

• Support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials for procedures.
• Assist the dental team in performing chairside and laboratory support functions.
• Ensure patient comfort and maintain treatment records accurately.
• Sterilize, prepare, and manage inventory of dental instruments and supplies.
• Comply with health center protocols, including exposure control plans and safety precautions.
• Engage in continuous learning and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
• Support the mission and goals of the client organization.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare treatment operatory and position instruments and equipment for procedures.
• Monitor patient comfort and assist in maintaining treatment records.
• Sterilize dental instruments and manage inventory control effectively.
• Take and record medical and dental histories of patients.
• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for examinations and procedures.
• Perform functions in compliance with health center protocols and safety standards.
• Communicate dental procedures and terminology effectively with the dental team and patients.
• Assist in administrative tasks and support the dental team as needed.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the ADA required.
• Basic CPR (BLS) Certification is mandatory.
• One year of clinical dental assisting experience preferred.
• Experience in hospital or community health center settings preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Hindi, Bangla, or Urdu preferred.
• Knowledge of medical/dental software is advantageous.
• Strong reasoning, mathematical, and communication skills required.