Dental Assistant I

Delaware Technical Community College; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Technical Community College seeks an experienced dental assistant to support dentists in an educational clinic. The role includes chairside assistance, x-ray exposure, sterilization, and clerical duties; strong recordkeeping and patient communication are essential.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with dental assistant training and Delaware radiology certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with dental assistant training and two years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Currently holds or is eligible for Delaware State Radiology Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during patient treatment, maintain clean oral fields, and pass instruments as needed.
• Expose, develop, and mount x-rays; sterilize instruments and equipment; maintain supplies.
• Record patient information, manage files, and communicate with patients and clinic staff.
• Perform related clerical duties and support overall clinic operations.

Skills

Dental assisting procedures

Dental terminology

X-ray exposure and mounting

Sterilization of instruments

Office procedures

Keyboarding

Record keeping

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or GED with dental assistant training

Delaware State Radiology Certification eligibility

Job description

An incumbent is responsible for assisting dentist(s) and providing related clerical services in the operation of a community/educational dental clinic.

Nature and Scope

An incumbent typically reports to a technical supervisor providing chairside assistance during dental procedures, as well as clinic support services. Additional duties include exposing and processing x-rays, mixing of dental materials, maintaining instruments and equipment, obtaining accurate patient medical histories, and maintaining patient files.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assists dentist during patient treatment procedures. Keeps oral areas clean by using suction devices, water sprays, and retraction. Passes instruments to dentist as needed.
• Exposes, develops, and mounts x-rays.
• Sterilizes and maintains instruments and equipment, using autoclave and chemicals.
• Maintains inventory and requisitions supplies.
• Communicates with and supports patients to assure understanding of dental treatment processes.
• Greets patients and answers telephones.
• Performs related clerical work, records patient information, and maintains patient files.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of dental operative assistance procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, instrumentation, and materials.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for sterilization of dental instruments.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of exposing, developing, and mounting x-rays.
• Proficient keyboarding skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to use clerical office equipment.
• Ability to perform instrument sterilization and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to provide assistance to dentist.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other clinic staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, with training as a dental assistant, and two (2) years of relevant experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Currently holds or is eligible for Delaware State Radiology Certification.

Posting Information

Posting Number: REG5053PO

Number of Vacancies: (not specified)

Desired Start Date: 05/25/2026

Position End Date (if temporary): (not specified)

Open Date: 05/11/2026

Close Date: (not specified)

Open Until Filled: Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• First Letter of Reference
• Second Letter of Reference

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Multi Media

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