Dental Assistant - Training Provided, Growth & Benefits

Mount Desert Island Hospital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

Identity theft protection program

Matching retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness program with incentives

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education benefits

Sign-on bonus and relocation support

Job summary

Mount Desert Island Hospital is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our care team under general supervision of the Dentist. You will prepare patients for examinations, assist during procedures, take dental history and vital signs, and help maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.

This role offers training for the right candidate with a high school diploma, CPR certification preferred, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and career growth within a supportive rural hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; CPR certification preferred.
• No formal Dental Assisting certification required; on-the-job training provided.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Assist the Dentist during procedures (chair-side).
• Obtain dental history and vital signs.
• Sterilize equipment and maintain a clean clinical area.
• Maintain inventory and assist with ordering supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma

CPR Certification

Job description

Mount Desert Island Hospital is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our care team under general supervision of the Dentist. You will prepare patients for examinations, assist during procedures, take dental history and vital signs, and help maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.

This role offers training for the right candidate with a high school diploma, CPR certification preferred, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and career growth within a supportive rural hospital setting.