Full-Time Dental Assistant - X-Ray & Patient Care

Austin Community College; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance ($75,000)

Retirement Plan with employer match

PTO starting at 22 days

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to deliver excellent patient care at Thundermist Health Center locations in Woonsocket, West Warwick, and South County. The position requires strong attention to detail and effective communication skills while assisting dentists in clinical procedures.

Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with generous paid time off. The role demands a commitment to patient-centered care reflecting our core values of integrity, innovation, excellence, community, and caring.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assistant experience is a plus.
• Comfortable using computers for charting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up dental procedures and prepare treatment rooms for each patient.
• Provide hands-on assistance to the dentist during procedures.
• Take clear, diagnostic-quality x-ray films.
• Capture accurate alginate impressions.
• Sterilize dental instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
• Record patient vitals and chief complaints in the chart.
• Document clinical notes and treatment plans accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient-centered care

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-Ray Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Austin Community College is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to deliver excellent patient care at Thundermist Health Center locations in Woonsocket, West Warwick, and South County. The position requires strong attention to detail and effective communication skills while assisting dentists in clinical procedures.

Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with generous paid time off. The role demands a commitment to patient-centered care reflecting our core values of integrity, innovation, excellence, community, and caring.