Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant in Training

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for scheduled procedures
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures, anticipating provider needs and keeping patients comfortable
• Perform authorized reversible intraoral procedures under appropriate dentist supervision per RIDOH regulations
• Sterilize and process instruments and equipment per infection control standards (OSHA/CDC)
• Prepare and expose dental radiographs and ensure images are ready for diagnosis
• Monitor, store, and handle clinical supplies and hazardous materials safely
• Travel to community and mobile clinic sites to support outreach dental services
• Maintain patient confidentiality and deliver a consistently positive patient experience

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience assisting in a dental clinical setting with chairside support and infection control responsibilities
• Current dental radiography certification (or can obtain within three months of hire)
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association, hands-on)
• Ability to meet RIDOH requirements for dental assistants performing reversible intraoral procedures
• Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle

• Completion of a Dental Assistant program
• Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
• Prior experience in community-based or mobile dental clinics

• Attention to detail
• Clear communication
• Clinical adaptability
• Patient confidentiality
• Team collaboration
• Regulatory compliance

Physical requirements

Benefits

• Subsidized, comprehensive medical (BCBSRI) and dental (Delta Dental) insurance plans
• Supplemental vision insurance (Delta Dental)
• Voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer-paid professional development
• Employee assistance program