Bilingual Mobile Dental Assistant – Radiographs & Care

Trinity Health; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a Part-time Mobile Dental Unit Dental Assistant to support the dentist during clinical procedures and provide patient care in a mobile clinic setting. The role includes taking radiographs, maintaining infection control, and ensuring efficient clinic operations in the Day Shift.

Candidates with 5+ years of chairside experience and a Dental Assistant certification are preferred; CPR/AED certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years chairside dental assisting experience including radiographs, restorations, extractions.
• Dental Assistant certification preferred; CPR/AED certification required or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and open Mobile Dental Unit for daily operations; ensure equipment, supplies, and treatment areas are ready for patient care.
• Assist dentist during examinations, radiographs, fillings, and extractions.
• Take and process dental x-rays per protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Follow infection control, sterilization, and safety procedures at all times.
• Coordinate patient flow and assist with operatory turnover and instrument processing.
• Provide post-treatment instructions and educational materials to patients.
• Assist with inventory management, supply monitoring, and equipment maintenance reporting.
• Support volunteer orientation and assist team members as needed.
• Complete end-of-day cleaning, sanitization, and clinic closing procedures.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Radiographs

Infection control

Patient communication

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Dental Assistant certification

CPR/AED certification

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Dental software

Job description

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a Part-time Mobile Dental Unit Dental Assistant to support the dentist during clinical procedures and provide patient care in a mobile clinic setting. The role includes taking radiographs, maintaining infection control, and ensuring efficient clinic operations in the Day Shift.

Candidates with 5+ years of chairside experience and a Dental Assistant certification are preferred; CPR/AED certification is a plus.