Dental Assistant (Per-Diem) | PCHC Dental Center

Penobscot Community Health Care; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Penobscot Community Health Care in Bangor, ME is seeking a per-diem Dental Assistant to join our Dental Center. You’ll work alongside skilled providers across multiple locations based on availability and clinic needs, with flexibility and a strong focus on patient care.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, prior dental assistant experience, and a radiology license (or willingness to obtain within six months).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a Dental Assistant required.
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program or completion of a DA prep course/certificate preferred.
• Radiology license required, or must obtain within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Chairside Assistance: Provide efficient chairside support to dentists during a variety of procedures.
• Patient Care: Deliver high-quality, compassionate care and help create a positive patient experience.
• Clinical Support: Take and develop radiographs and perform other permitted clinical duties, including suture removal and temporary fillings when appropriate.
• Infection Control & Safety: Follow all safety, sterilization, and infection control requirements, including OSHA standards.
• Clinic Readiness: Maintain clean, stocked, and prepared operatories and help maintain dental equipment.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with providers and clinic staff to support patient care, scheduling, and accurate record keeping.
• Flexible Coverage: Provide coverage across PCHC dental locations as needed, adapting to different teams, schedules, and clinic environments.

Job description

Job Category: Dental

Requisition Number: DENTA004739

• Posted : August 13, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $20.50 USD to $29.28 USD

Locations

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Description

Bring your skills to a team that values flexibility, quality, and great patient care!

Looking to supplement your income while staying connected to a supportive dental team? PCHC’s Dental Center is seeking an experienced per-diem Dental Assistant to join our team. You’ll work alongside skilled providers and care teams, with opportunities to support multiple PCHC dental locations based on your availability and clinic needs. If you enjoy variety, flexibility, and being part of a team that makes a difference, we’d love to have you join us!

Must have experience as a Dental Assistant.

Schedule: Per-Diem, Flexible Schedule (Depending on final candidate’s availability and clinic needs)

Travel: This position may require occasional travel to PCHC’s Bangor School Clinics and/or Seaport Dental Center in Belfast for coverage purposes.

Why PCHC Dental?

PCHC’s comprehensive Dental Center is a well-established, 43-operatory practice offering modern technology, including digital X-rays and paperless dental records.

• Comprehensive Care: Preventive and specialty services - including restorative care, oral surgery, fixed prosthetics, orthodontics, and walk-in care - all under one roof.
• High-Quality Care: Work alongside experienced dental providers in a program recognized by federal reviewers as one of the strongest they have evaluated.
• Team-Based Environment: Join a collaborative team committed to exceptional patient care and a positive patient experience.

Highlights of the Position:

• Chairside Assistance: Provide efficient chairside support to dentists during a variety of procedures.
• Patient Care: Provide high-quality, compassionate care and help create a positive patient experience.
• Clinical Support: Take and develop radiographs and perform other permitted clinical duties, including suture removal and temporary fillings when appropriate.
• Infection Control & Safety: Follow all safety, sterilization, and infection control requirements, including OSHA standards.
• Clinic Readiness: Maintain clean, stocked, and prepared operatories and help maintain dental equipment.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with providers and clinic staff to support patient care, scheduling, and accurate record keeping.
• Flexible Coverage: Provide coverage across PCHC dental locations as needed, adapting to different teams, schedules, and clinic environments.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a Dental Assistant required.
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program or completion of a DA prep course/certificate preferred.
• Radiology license required, or must obtain within 6 months of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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