Dental assistant(Full-time)

Access Dental Care | Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Health Insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Short-Term Disability Insurance

403(b) Plan

Jobly Bonus

Job summary

Access Dental Care | Durham is seeking a compassionate full-time Dental Assistant II (DAII) to support our mission-driven mobile dental team, delivering care to geriatric patients and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes four-handed dentistry, digital radiographs, coronal polishing, sterilization, patient education, inventory management, and operating room credentialing as needed; a valid driver's license and active DAII

Qualifications

• DAII credential required and active.
• Driver’s license required to drive mobile units.
• Hospital credentialing eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists in four-handed dentistry.
• Take radiographs and perform coronal polishing.
• Sterilize instruments and manage supplies.
• Drive mobile dental units between care locations and maintain hospital credentials for OR procedures.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Radiography

Sterilization

Patient care

Education

DAII credential

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Full-time DAII needed for mission-driven mobile practice serving geriatric and special needs patients.

- Position Summary

Our mission-driven mobile dental team is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant II (DAII) to provide compassionate oral healthcare to geriatric individuals, patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and underserved community members.

- Primary Clinical Duties

Core responsibilities include four-handed chairside assisting, acquiring digital radiographs, performing coronal polishing, sterilizing instruments, taking vital signs, and preparing tray setups. You will also assist in operating room procedures at affiliated hospital sites and drive mobile dental trucks between care locations.

- Qualifications and Benefits

Applicants must be a DAII with a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain hospital credentialing. Full-time benefits include employer-paid health insurance, up to 5 weeks of PTO, 10 paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, and a 403(b) plan.

Pay

• $20 - $25 per hour

Competitive income based on experience and qualifications.

Shift & Schedule

Working Hours: Full-time hours with schedule details discussed during hiring.

Requirements

• License & Certification: Driver’s license

Certification: Must be a DAII with active credentials for dental assisting and radiographs.

Licensing: Must possess a valid driver's license to drive mobile units to and from facilities.

Hospital Credentials: Must be able to receive and maintain credentials within the hospital for operating room procedures.

Skills & Qualities: Strong empathy, team player mentality, and compassion for geriatric patients and individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate full-time Dental Assistant II (DAII) to join our mission-driven mobile dental team. This role provides comprehensive dental care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, older adults in long-term careful facilities, and underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities

You will assist dentists and hygienists in four-handed dentistry, take radiographs, perform coronal polishing, sterilize instruments, manage inventory, and provide post-operative instructions to family members. Additional duties include driving mobile dental units and maintaining hospital credentials for operating room procedures.

Work Environment

This position offers a rewarding clinical experience within a supportive team structure. Candidates must hold DAII credentials, possess a valid driver's license, and demonstrate deep empathy and adaptability when treating diverse patient populations.

Benefits

• Paid time off

Competitive Income

Up to 5 weeks of PTO & 10 paid Holidays

Work-Life Balance

Employer Paid Health Insurance

403(b) Plans

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Jobly Bonus

• $90 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobly)

Facility Information

- Name: Access Dental Care | Durham

- Location: 2144 Page Road, Durham NC , Durham, North Carolina

- Type: Dental clinic CPR Certification BLS Certification X-ray / Radiography Certification Local Anesthesia Certification Nitrous Oxide Certification Dental Assistant License Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA) Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant (CPFDA) Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant (CRFDA) Infection Control License Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Driver's license