Dental Assistant

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Del Valle (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a dedicated dental chairside assistant to support partner dental practices. The role emphasizes dependable patient care, efficient practice operations, and strong infection control in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The position requires hands-on chairside support, digital imaging experience, and teamwork to ensure smooth patient flow across partner offices.

Qualifications

• Reliable, service-driven approach to patient care.
• Strong chairside assisting skills.
• Comfort with digital imaging and recordkeeping.
• Excellent infection control and sterilization practices.
• Professional communication and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure they’re ready for patient care.
• Assist dentists chairside during procedures.
• Take digital x-rays.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Support smooth patient flow.
• Provide friendly, people-focused chairside support.
• Follow strict infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Reliable service

Chairside assisting

Digital imaging & records

Infection control

Professional communication

Job description

needed to support partner dental practices across the Asheville region. The role focuses on delivering dependable chairside assistance while helping offices run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure they’re ready for patient care
• Assist dentists chairside during procedures
• Take digital x-rays
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Support smooth patient flow
• Provide friendly, people-focused chairside support
• Follow strict infection control and safety protocols

Qualifications & Skills

• Reliable, service-driven approach to patient care
• Strong chairside assisting skills
• Comfort with digital imaging and recordkeeping
• Excellent infection control and sterilization practices
• Professional communication and teamwork mindset