Dental Assistant

DELTA HEALTH CENTER INC.; Mound Bayou (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Job summary

Delta Health Center, Inc. in Mound Bayou, MS is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists during procedures, ensure patient comfort, and maintain clean, organized work areas. This full-time role offers meaningful work in a community health setting.

Responsibilities include room preparation, sterilization, radiographs, and patient education. Mississippi state-specific certifications and CPR are required or preferred as noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• Current Dental Assistant certification or eligibility as required by Mississippi law.
• Radiology certification preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in community health or dental public health setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist the dentist during dental procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and follow infection control protocols.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following procedures.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage dental supply inventory.
• Maintain a welcoming and supportive environment for all patients.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited dental assisting program preferred

Current Dental Assistant certification or eligibility (Mississippi state law)

Radiology certification preferred

CPR certification required

Job description

Position Title: Dental Assistant

Location: Delta Health Center, Inc. – Mound Bayou, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Dental Director

About Delta Health Center, Inc.:

Delta Health Center (DHC), located in historic Mound Bayou, MS, is one of the nation’s oldest community health centers. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), DHC is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to underserved communities. We proudly serve patients across the Mississippi Delta with compassion, respect, and a deep sense of community responsibility.

Position Summary:

Delta Health Center is seeking a dedicated and energetic Dental Assistant to join our growing dental team. The Dental Assistant will play a vital role in supporting our dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. This position is ideal for someone passionate about dental health and who thrives in a mission-driven, patient-centered setting.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist the dentist during dental procedures
• Sterilize instruments and follow infection control protocols
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Record treatment information in patient records
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
• Schedule patient appointments and maintain dental supply inventory
• Ensure a welcoming and supportive environment for all patients

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program preferred
• Current Dental Assistant certification or eligibility (as required by Mississippi state law)
• Radiology certification preferred
• CPR certification required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in community health or a dental public health setting is a plus

Benefits

Salary: Negotiable