Dental Assistant

Catholic Charities Maine; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks of Earned Time for every 12 months worked

Dental care stipend

Comprehensive medical plans

401k agency contribution

Job summary

Catholic Charities Maine is seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant for our clinic in Bath, ME. The ideal candidate will provide chair-side assistance and ensure patient care in a supportive environment.

This role requires a high school diploma and preferably a Maine certification in Radiography. Our benefits include a dental care stipend, long-term disability, and several health insurance plans. Join our team and make a difference!

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with children and adults in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have good fine motor skills and dexterity.
• Experience in a dental office is preferred.
• Team player with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to the Dentist.
• Greet and seat patients; review medications.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Irrigate and aspirate the oral cavity.
• Demonstrate how to place and remove removable prostheses.

Skills

People skills

Organizational skills

Fine motor skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Certification in Radiography (Maine)

Tools

Dentrix

Dolphin

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bath, ME 04530

Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Jessie Albert Dental and Orthodontic Center (JADOC) in Bath, Maine is a well‑respected clinic with over 40 years of experience in the community. We are committed to the mission of Catholic Charities Maine to bring help & hope to Maine’s most vulnerable.

Position Overview

We now have an opening for a Full‑Time (4 days per week) Dental Assistant. We are looking to hire someone who will make this a career and join our team of dedicated professionals. The Dental Assistant provides chair‑side assistance to the Dentist.

Primary Responsibilities

• To perform clinical services under the general supervision of the Dentist.
• Greet and seat patients. Review all drugs the patient may be taking. Take and record the vital signs of blood pressure and pulse.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies, and equipment. Sterilize instruments. Ensure proper clinical sterilization practices as indicated by OSHA and the office manual procedures.
• Preparation of dental materials and appointment procedural setups.
• Provide nutrition and dental health counseling as necessary. Give oral health instructions and perform dietary analysis for dental disease control.
• Retract lips, cheek, tongue, and other tissue parts.
• Irrigate and aspirate the oral cavity.
• For instruction purposes, demonstrate how the patient should place and remove removable prostheses, appliances, and retainers.
• Take and pour impressions.

Schedule

Full‑Time, Monday – Thursday 7:30AM – 4:00PM

Benefits

• 4 weeks of Earned Time for every 12 months worked
• Up to six (6) paid agency holidays
• Dental care stipend
• Long‑term disability and life insurance (employer paid!)
• A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement Time off
• 401k agency contribution
• Health and Wellness programs including up to $100 reimbursement per year on health and wellness purchases, as well as access to group & individual wellness coaching.
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with a paid “Health Screening” benefit

Qualifications

• Will enjoy working with children and adults in a fast‑paced environment and have good people, organizational, and lab skills.
• Must have good fine motor skills and dexterity.
• Must be a team player.
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Maine certification in Radiography.
• Experience in a dental office is preferred, but exceptions can be made for the right candidate that shows excellent didactic and clinical skills.
• Experience with Dentrix and/or Dolphin a plus!

Call to Action

If making a difference is your passion, come join our team!!