Dental Assistant

Austin Community College; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance ($75,000)

Retirement Plan with employer match

PTO starting at 22 days

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to deliver excellent patient care at Thundermist Health Center locations in Woonsocket, West Warwick, and South County. The position requires strong attention to detail and effective communication skills while assisting dentists in clinical procedures.

Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with generous paid time off. The role demands a commitment to patient-centered care reflecting our core values of integrity, innovation, excellence, community, and caring.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assistant experience is a plus.
• Comfortable using computers for charting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up dental procedures and prepare treatment rooms for each patient.
• Provide hands-on assistance to the dentist during procedures.
• Take clear, diagnostic-quality x-ray films.
• Capture accurate alginate impressions.
• Sterilize dental instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
• Record patient vitals and chief complaints in the chart.
• Document clinical notes and treatment plans accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient-centered care

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-Ray Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Set up dental procedures and prepare treatment rooms for each patient.
• Provide hands-on assistance to the dentist during procedures.
• Take clear, diagnostic-quality x-ray films.
• Capture accurate alginate impressions.
• Sterilize dental instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
• Record patient vitals and chief complaints in the chart.
• Document clinical notes and treatment plans accurately.
• Communicate with patients in a warm, professional manner to ensure comfort throughout their visit.

What We’re Looking For

You’re someone who takes pride in delivering great patient care and stays calm in a busy clinical setting. You bring strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to helping others.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• X-Ray Certification (or ability to complete within 6 months of hire).
• BLS Certification (or ability to complete within 6 months of hire).
• Comfortable using computers for charting and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous dental assistant experience is a plus — candidates who don’t meet every preferred qualification are encouraged to apply.
• A commitment to patient-centered care and Thundermist’s mission of serving our community with compassion.

Schedule & Locations

This is a full-time Dental Assistant position available at our Thundermist Health Center locations in Woonsocket, West Warwick, and South County. Our dental clinics operate Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Your schedule may include rotating evenings based on department needs.

Benefits at Thundermist Health Center

Full-Time Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance ($75,000) and Long-Term Disability — at no cost
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health FSA up to $3,300 / Dependent Care FSA up to $5,000)
• Retirement Plan with 1:1 employer match up to 4%
• Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
• Wellness Reimbursement up to $200/year
• PTO starting at 22 days, increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays

You’ll work onsite at a Thundermist location in a clinical dental setting.

• Frequent use of fingers and hands for instrument manipulation and dental equipment operation.
• You’ll be on your feet for most of the day.
• Exposure to standard clinical materials, including dental instruments and x-ray equipment.

Our Values

Everything we do at Thundermist is guided by five core values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Community, and Caring. If those resonate with you, you’ll feel at home here.