We're looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team and help deliver safe, high-quality dental care across clinic-based and community/mobile settings. You'll work directly alongside dentists and hygienists, play a key role in patient experience, and ensure our clinical environments meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.

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

Required

Completion of a Dental Assistant program
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

Preferred

Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
Prior experience in community-based or mobile dental clinics

Skills & competencies

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

Physical requirements

This role involves frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs using proper techniques, operate dental and office equipment, apply fine motor skills, and maintain visual acuity for detailed clinical work. Travel between locations is required.

Benefits

For Full-Time Employees Working 30-40 hours per week, EBCAP offers:

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

Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant in Training

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