Dental Assistant- Oasis Free Clinics

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 2,905,000 - 3,736,000; Part time

Job summary

MaineHealth in Brunswick, Maine is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our dental care team. This role supports dentists in all aspects of dental care delivery, ensuring a positive, respectful patient experience.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and clinical skills, is dependable and patient-focused, and willing to collaborate with volunteers and staff in a mission-driven clinic serving uninsured adults with low incomes.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Dental Radiographer or obtained within one year of employment required.
• Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: One year of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Dental Assistant role is responsible for assisting dentists with a range of dental assistant duties in all aspects of dental care delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Clinical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MaineHealth - Brunswick, Maine

MaineHealth is seeking a compassionate and dependableDental Assistantto join our dental care team in Brunswick, Maine. This role supports dentists in all aspects of dental care delivery while helping ensure a positive, respectful experience for every patient we serve.

Description

Mid Coast Hospital

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 60989

Dental Assistant

MaineHealth is seeking a compassionate and dependableDental Assistantto join our dental care team in Brunswick, Maine. This role supports dentists in all aspects of dental care delivery while helping ensure a positive, respectful experience for every patient we serve.

This position works closely with staff and volunteer dentists in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate is positive, caring, flexible, well-organized, and willing to pitch in wherever help is needed.

Schedule & Location

• Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. (32 hours per week)
• Location: 331 Maine Street, Suite 4, Brunswick, Maine

About The Clinic

We are a free medical and dental clinic serving uninsured adults with low incomes who live in Midcoast Maine. Our small team works closely with medical and dental volunteers to provide care rooted in compassion, respect, dignity, and quality. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact in the community.

What We're Looking For

• A team-oriented individual with strong communication and clinical skills
• Someone who is dependable, adaptable, and patient-focused
• A professional who aligns with our mission of providing equitable, compassionate care

Summary

The Dental Assistant role is responsible for assisting dentists with a range of dental assistant duties in all aspects of dental care delivery.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Dental Radiographer or obtained within one year of employment required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: One year of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources - so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $21.09to $27.12 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.