Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant in Training

East Bay Community Action Program; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan 403(b)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

East Bay Community Action Program in Newport, RI seeks a Dental Assistant to support chairside care and patient experience across clinic and mobile settings. The role includes radiography, sterilization, and infection control under dentist supervision.

The position requires current radiography certification or plan to obtain within 3 months, and a BLS for Healthcare Providers. A valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle are preferred for travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in a dental clinical setting with chairside support and infection control responsibilities.
• Current dental radiography certification (or can obtain within three months of hire).
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association).
• Ability to meet RIDOH requirements for reversible intraoral procedures.
• Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for scheduled procedures.
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures, anticipating provider needs and keeping patients comfortable.
• Perform authorized reversible intraoral procedures under appropriate dentist supervision per RIDOH regulations.
• Sterilize and process instruments and equipment per infection control standards (OSHA/CDC).
• Prepare and expose dental radiographs and ensure images are ready for diagnosis.
• Monitor, store, and handle clinical supplies and hazardous materials safely.
• Travel to community and mobile clinic sites to support outreach dental services.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and deliver a consistently positive patient experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Clinical adaptability

Patient confidentiality

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Completion of a Dental Assistant program

Certification by the DANB

Job description

Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant in Training

Department: Dental

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Newport - Dental

Reporting To: Vice President of Dental Services

Compensation: $22.00 - $27.50 / hour

Description

We're looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team and help deliver safe, high-quality dental care across clinic-based and community/mobile settings. You'll work directly alongside dentists and hygienists, play a key role in patient experience, and ensure our clinical environments meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.

What You'll Do

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for scheduled procedures
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures, anticipating provider needs and keeping patients comfortable
• Perform authorized reversible intraoral procedures under appropriate dentist supervision per RIDOH regulations
• Sterilize and process instruments and equipment per infection control standards (OSHA/CDC)
• Prepare and expose dental radiographs and ensure images are ready for diagnosis
• Monitor, store, and handle clinical supplies and hazardous materials safely
• Travel to community and mobile clinic sites to support outreach dental services
• Maintain patient confidentiality and deliver a consistently positive patient experience

What We're Looking For

Required

• Experience assisting in a dental clinical setting with chairside support and infection control responsibilities
• Current dental radiography certification (or can obtain within three months of hire)
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association, hands-on)
• Ability to meet RIDOH requirements for dental assistants performing reversible intraoral procedures
• Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle

Preferred

• Completion of a Dental Assistant program
• Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
• Prior experience in community-based or mobile dental clinics

Skills & competencies

• Attention to detail
• Clear communication
• Clinical adaptability
• Patient confidentiality
• Team collaboration
• Regulatory compliance

This role involves frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs using proper techniques, operate dental and office equipment, apply fine motor skills, and maintain visual acuity for detailed clinical work. Travel between locations is required.

Benefits

For Full-Time Employees Working 30-40 hours per week, EBCAP offers:

• Subsidized, comprehensive medical (BCBSRI) and dental (Delta Dental) insurance plans
• Supplemental vision insurance (Delta Dental)
• Voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer-paid professional development
• Employee assistance program