Dental Assistant: Patient Care & X-Rays (Travel Ready)

High Country Community Health; Morganton (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

High Country Community Health in Morganton, AR seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists, prepare treatment rooms, and assist with patient care and laboratory tasks. You will help ensure accurate patient information, radiographs, and timely service.

This role emphasizes infection control, HIPAA compliance, and precise record-keeping while delivering compassionate care across clinical and lab duties; occasional travel to HCCH sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Radiation safety certification.
• Current dental assisting license or certification.
• CPR certification for Health Care Providers.
• Current vaccination record meeting ACIP Healthcare Workers Recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient following procedures and protocols.
• Welcomes and seats the patient, ensuring comfort before treatment.
• Assist dentist during various treatment procedures and with hygienist when needed.
• Document dental care services in patient records with accuracy.
• Inform patients of planned treatments and provide pre/post-operative instructions.

Skills

Time management

Patient communication

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiation safety certification

Current dental assisting license or certification

CPR certification for Health Care Providers

ACIP vaccination record

Job description

High Country Community Health in Morganton, AR seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists, prepare treatment rooms, and assist with patient care and laboratory tasks. You will help ensure accurate patient information, radiographs, and timely service.

This role emphasizes infection control, HIPAA compliance, and precise record-keeping while delivering compassionate care across clinical and lab duties; occasional travel to HCCH sites may be required.