Dental Assistant (Entry-level)

East Bay Community Action Program; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

East Bay Community Action Program is hiring Entry level Dental Assistants for their thriving practice in Newport, RI. Join a dedicated dental team focused on excellent patient care, with competitive compensation, paid training, and benefits including health and retirement plans after one year.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid training and career pathway

Paid time off

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Retirement plan match after 1 year

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain radiology certification within required time frame.
• Strong interest in the dental field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sterilizing dental instruments and preparing for procedures.
• Provide chair-side skills and assist dentists as needed.
• Prepare radiographs for dentist's diagnosis.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking Entry level Dental Assistants, for a thriving practice at 19 Broadway in Newport, RI that serves both adults and children. Become part of our dental team and provide excellent and comprehensive care with a focus on quality, service, and patient satisfaction.

At East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) we offer employees:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid training and a career pathway to become a Dental Assistant
• Paid time off, holidays, Health, Dental, Vision, and retirement plan match after 1 year of employment

Key Responsibilities:

As a Dental Assistant, you will work with several dentists and dental hygienists and provide chair-side skills, observe, and apply infection control and laboratory protocols, and assist with basic principles of taking x-rays.

• Sterilize dental instruments in adherence to all licensing and accreditation protocols
• Prepare room and instruments for the anticipated/scheduled dental procedures.
• Prepare radiographs for viewing/diagnosis by Dentist.
• Assist Dentist with instruments and tasks at “chair side”.
• Assure operating methods and materials in the Dental Area are following OSHA’s blood borne pathogens and hazardous material standards.
• Assist hygienists when needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain radiology certification within required time frame
• Strong interest in the dental field,
• Customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a difference in our community.