Dental Assistant - Float

• Loves helping people feel comfortable and confident in a clinical setting
• Enjoys hands-on teamwork and takes pride in being a key part of a patient’s care experience
• Wants to be part of an organization that values community health, education, and service
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting dentists and hygienists with a variety of procedures including preventive, restorative, oral surgery, and prosthodontics
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materials to ensure efficient, safe patient care
• Taking radiographs, vital signs, and performing dental charting and sterilization procedures
• Educating patients on oral hygiene techniques and the impact of nutrition on oral health
• Participating in school-based outreach and the Preventive Services Program (PSP)
• Supporting clinic operations through inventory, maintenance, and administrative tasks
• Traveling to other dental clinics as needed and assisting with front desk duties when cross-trained

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Take initiative and stay calm under pressure in fast-paced clinical settings
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and team members
• Care deeply about both clinical excellence and patient comfort
• Are flexible, dependable, and open to traveling between clinic sites
• Embrace opportunities to advocate for oral health