Dental Assistant

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester seeks a Compassionate Dental Assistant to join a pediatric-focused dental team. You will provide four-handed chairside support, prepare operatories, and maintain strict infection control standards to ensure a safe and friendly environment for children.

You will capture digital X-rays, assist with patient flow, and educate families on oral hygiene. Training and career development opportunities are available to help you grow within the clinic.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient demeanor with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, technology-driven clinic.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization best practices.
• Comfort using digital imaging tools; experience with impressions preferred (as permitted).
• Willingness to learn and grow through training and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chairside assistance during patient care.
• Prepare and set up operatories for each appointment.
• Maintain strict sterilization and infection control standards.
• Capture digital X-rays and take impressions as permitted.
• Help children feel comfortable and supported throughout visits.
• Assist with patient flow and support a patient-centered experience.
• Educate families on oral hygiene and reinforce care instructions.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Teamwork

Infection control

Digital imaging

Learning & growth

Tools

Digital imaging tools

Job description

Role: Compassionate Dental Assistant for a pediatric-focused dental team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chairside assistance during patient care.
• Prepare and set up operatories for each appointment.
• Maintain strict sterilization and infection control standards.
• Capture digital X-rays and take impressions as permitted.
• Help children feel comfortable and supported throughout visits.
• Assist with patient flow and support a patient-centered experience.
• Educate families on oral hygiene and reinforce care instructions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate, patient demeanor with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, technology-driven clinic.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization best practices.
• Comfort using digital imaging tools; experience with impressions preferred (as permitted).
• Willingness to learn and grow through training and career development opportunities.