Dental Assistant II: Clinical Support & Patient Care

Howard University College of Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Howard University in Washington, DC seeks a Dental Assistant II to support the clinic under the Dentist supervision. You will prepare treatment rooms, chairside assist, sterilize instruments, and educate patients on oral hygiene while maintaining confidentiality and infection control.

Requirements include a HS diploma, an accredited dental assisting program, OSHA training, and a current DC level I dental assistant license. The role supports growth with benefits and professional development.

Qualifications

• HS diploma and accredited dental assisting program completed.
• OSHA training certification and current DC license required.
• Licensed as a level I dental assistant in DC with full, unrestricted license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinics and treatment rooms for sessions according to protocols.
• Seat and drape patients; pass instruments; assist chairside as needed.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
• Educate patients on hygiene, plaque control, and post-procedure care.
• Chart dental care services in patient records per protocols.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and handle emergencies with CPR readiness.

Skills

Infection control

Patient services

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Education

HS diploma

Accredited dental assisting program

OSHA training certification

Job description

Howard University in Washington, DC seeks a Dental Assistant II to support the clinic under the Dentist supervision. You will prepare treatment rooms, chairside assist, sterilize instruments, and educate patients on oral hygiene while maintaining confidentiality and infection control.

Requirements include a HS diploma, an accredited dental assisting program, OSHA training, and a current DC level I dental assistant license. The role supports growth with benefits and professional development.