Dental Assistant - Mobile & Clinic Support (Radiography)

East Bay Community Action Program; Clifton (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

East Bay Community Action Program seeks a Dental Assistant or trainee to support clinic and mobile outreach sites. You will assist dentists, prepare rooms and materials, and help ensure patient comfort and safety in a fast-paced community setting.

The role requires a dental radiography certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months), BLS, a valid driver's license, and strong infection control practice in line with RIDOH standards. Training track available.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in a dental clinical setting with chairside support and infection control responsibilities.
• Current dental radiography certification (or can obtain within three months of hire).
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association, hands-on).
• Ability to meet RIDOH requirements for dental assistants performing reversible intraoral procedures.
• Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for scheduled procedures.
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures, anticipating provider needs and keeping patients comfortable.
• Perform authorized reversible intraoral procedures under appropriate dentist supervision per RIDOH regulations.
• Sterilize and process instruments and equipment per infection control standards (OSHA/CDC).
• Prepare and expose dental radiographs and ensure images are ready for diagnosis.
• Monitor, store, and handle clinical supplies and hazardous materials safely.
• Travel to community and mobile clinic sites to support outreach dental services.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and deliver a consistently positive patient experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Clinical adaptability

Patient confidentiality

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Dental Assistant program

DANB certification

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

East Bay Community Action Program seeks a Dental Assistant or trainee to support clinic and mobile outreach sites. You will assist dentists, prepare rooms and materials, and help ensure patient comfort and safety in a fast-paced community setting.

The role requires a dental radiography certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months), BLS, a valid driver's license, and strong infection control practice in line with RIDOH standards. Training track available.