Certified Dental Assistant - Daylight Schedule

Healthy Community Health Center; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daylight schedule

Paid Holidays

PTO (vacation, personal, sick)

Maternity/Parental leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Healthy Community Health Center seeks a Certified Dental Assistant to support a patient-centered dental team in a fast-paced environment. You will assist dentists, document progress, chart accurately, and maintain sterilization and infection control standards.

The role emphasizes empathy, clear communication, and collaboration with diverse patient populations. A daylight schedule with generous leave benefits is provided. Fluency in Spanish or Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dental Hygienist and Dentists during dental procedures.
• Conduct postoperative and post-treatment procedures as instructed by the Dentist.
• Accurate dental charting and documentation.
• Proper sterilization and infection control measures; inventory control of instruments and supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assisting course

Tools

X-ray certification

Job description

Healthy Community Health Center seeks a Certified Dental Assistant to support a patient-centered dental team in a fast-paced environment. You will assist dentists, document progress, chart accurately, and maintain sterilization and infection control standards.

The role emphasizes empathy, clear communication, and collaboration with diverse patient populations. A daylight schedule with generous leave benefits is provided. Fluency in Spanish or Arabic is a plus.