Compassionate Dental Assistant — Four-Handed Dentistry & Patient Care

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a skilled dental assistant to support dentists and hygienists for pediatric to adult patients, including medically complex cases. You will prepare rooms, manage instruments, update histories, and provide patient education in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires DANB certification or equivalent hours, BLS, and strong clerical skills; excellent teamwork is essential in a multi-disciplinary environment at Rhode Island Hospital.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Dental Assistant program and certification by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.
• 3,500 hours of approved work experience and x-ray certified from an accredited program.
• Familiarity with four-handed dentistry procedures and dental radiographic procedures.
• Demonstrated clerical skills and ability to operate office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews scheduled procedures and prepares the dental unit with instruments and supplies.
• Updates medical history and monitors vital signs before and during treatment.
• Explains procedures to patients and provides hygiene and post-care instructions.
• Performs sealants and fabricates custom trays, study models, and night guards.
• Assists dentists and hygienists in a range of dental procedures using four-handed dentistry.
• Charts restorations, discharges patients, and coordinates follow-up care.
• Cleans and sterilizes treatment areas and maintains dental equipment.
• Maintains inventory and records charges for services.

Skills

Dental assisting

BLS certification

X-ray certification

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of an approved Dental Assistant program and DANB certification

DANB Certification

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a skilled dental assistant to support dentists and hygienists for pediatric to adult patients, including medically complex cases. You will prepare rooms, manage instruments, update histories, and provide patient education in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires DANB certification or equivalent hours, BLS, and strong clerical skills; excellent teamwork is essential in a multi-disciplinary environment at Rhode Island Hospital.