Dental Assistant II, Hospital Dentistry Clinic

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO 32 days

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Retirement plans

Adoption assistance

Job summary

ChristianaCare Hospital Dentistry Clinic in Wilmington, Delaware, seeks a Dental Assistant II to support dental and oral surgery care for patients of all ages under supervision. Responsibilities include clinical, radiographic, laboratory, and administrative duties to ensure efficient, high-quality care.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday 7:30am–4pm with flexibility. The role offers comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement plans to support your growth and family

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Dental Assistant program.
• Dental Radiology Certification by Delaware Office of Radiation Control.
• One-year previous work-related experience.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and sterilize instruments.
• Assist chairside and reinforce post-procedure care.
• Provide lab and radiology support including impressions and imaging.
• Handle scheduling, records management, and billing with strong communication.

Skills

One-year experience

Infection control

Education

Dental Radiology Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Details

ChristianaCare Hospital Dentistry Clinic is looking for a Dental Assistant II. ChristianaCare Hospital Dentistry Clinic is located in Wilmington, Delaware. For more than 60 years, the Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery & Hospital Dentistry has provided high‑quality, low‑cost dental care to uninsured and underinsured members of the community. Services are delivered by dental residents who have completed dental school and are pursuing an additional year of hospital-based training. Care is closely supervised by dedicated volunteer community dentists and experienced faculty members. Dentistry Services | ChristianaCare

The Dental Assistant II supports dental and oral surgery care for patients of all ages under the supervision of the Dental Supervisor and Dentist, performing clinical, radiographic, laboratory, and administrative duties to ensure efficient, high‑quality care.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4pm (flexibility is a must)

Why You’ll Love Working at ChristianaCare

• Comprehensive, First‑Day Health Coverage: Comprehensive first‑day coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Caregivers earning under $50,000 pay $0 in paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage. Enjoy low deductibles, plus $0 copays for unlimited primary care (in‑office or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 32 days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
• Tuition Reimbursement for Career Growth: Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Grow Your Family with Confidence: We’re here to support every step of your journey to parenthood—whatever that looks like for you. From advanced fertility care through Progyny to free maternity education and support, plus up to $5,000 in adoption assistance, our benefits are designed to help you build your family with confidence and care.
• Paid Parental Leave: Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.
• Retirement Planning & Financial Well-Being: Access two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%–5% based on service. Plus, take advantage of free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.

Duties / Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant II supports dental and oral surgery clinics by preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, assisting chairside, and reinforcing post‑procedure care while maintaining strict infection control standards. They also provide lab and radiology support, including impressions and dental imaging, and handle clerical tasks such as scheduling, records management, and billing, while delivering strong communication and customer service.

Position Qualifications

• A graduate of accredited Dental Assistant program.
• Dental Radiology Technicians certified by the Delaware Office of Radiation Control.
• One‑year previous work‑related experience.
• Current BLS certification.

What Makes a Successful Dental Assistant at ChristianaCare

• A successful Dental Assistant has strong knowledge of dental techniques, instruments, materials, and radiologic procedures, along with proficiency in sterilization and infection control.
• They demonstrate excellent manual dexterity, skill in four‑handed dentistry, oral surgery support, impressions, and dental X‑rays, including assisting with sedation or anesthesia.
• Strong communication, patient support, confidentiality, and safe equipment use are essential.

Hourly Pay Range

Hourly Pay Range: $21.45 - $32.17 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date Oct 31, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/ Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3‑million‑square‑foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large‑scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level‑I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level‑I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website