Dental Care Specialist: Clinical & Front‑Office Support

Mount Desert Island Hospital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MDI Hospital seeks a Dental Assistant to greet patients promptly, assist the Dentist during procedures, prepare patients for exams, obtain dental histories and vital signs, and sterilize equipment.

You will also manage front-office tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and collecting complete personal and financial information, with the potential for expanded duties as directed by the Practice Manager or Dentist.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with clerical/registration skills.
• Dental Assistant certification preferred; BLS preferred.
• Healthcare experience and strong customer service are valued.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients promptly in a warm and friendly manner.
• Assist the Dentist during dental procedures.
• Prepare patients for examinations and obtain dental history and vital signs.
• Sterilize equipment and maintain operatory supplies.
• Front-office duties: answer phones, schedule appointments, collect information.
• Perform expanded duties as delegated by the Practice Manager or Dentist.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification preferred

BLS certification preferred

Job description

MDI Hospital seeks a Dental Assistant to greet patients promptly, assist the Dentist during procedures, prepare patients for exams, obtain dental histories and vital signs, and sterilize equipment.

You will also manage front-office tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and collecting complete personal and financial information, with the potential for expanded duties as directed by the Practice Manager or Dentist.