Mobile Dental Assistant — Part-Time Radiographs & Care

Trinity Health Corp.; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. is seeking a Part-time Mobile Dental Unit Dental Assistant in North Carolina to support dentists, handle radiographs, infection control, and patient care on a mobile clinic.

The role involves prep, assisting during procedures, charting, inventory, and closing procedures; bilingual English/Spanish preferred to improve access.

This mission-driven team values compassionate, patient-centered care and offers opportunities to work with volunteers and the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years chairside dental assisting experience, including radiographs, restorations, and extractions.
• Dental Assistant certification preferred.
• Ability to operate radiography equipment and related software.
• Knowledge of infection control, sterilization, and patient safety practices.
• Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and open the Mobile Dental Unit for daily operations.
• Assist the dentist during examinations, radiographs, fillings, and extractions.
• Take and process dental x-rays in accordance with established protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support clinical documentation.
• Follow infection control, sterilization, and safety procedures at all times.
• Coordinate patient flow and assist with operatory turnover and instrument processing.
• Provide post-treatment instructions, educational materials, and community resource information to patients.
• Assist with inventory management, supply monitoring, and equipment maintenance reporting.
• Support volunteer orientation and provide assistance to team members as needed.
• Complete end-of-day cleaning, sanitization, and clinic closing procedures.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Radiographs

Restorative procedures

Extractions

Infection control

CPR/AED

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Radiography software

Job description

Trinity Health Corp. is seeking a Part-time Mobile Dental Unit Dental Assistant in North Carolina to support dentists, handle radiographs, infection control, and patient care on a mobile clinic.

The role involves prep, assisting during procedures, charting, inventory, and closing procedures; bilingual English/Spanish preferred to improve access.

This mission-driven team values compassionate, patient-centered care and offers opportunities to work with volunteers and the community.