Mobile Dental Unit Assistant — Part-Time Patient Care

Trinity Health Senior Communities; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Senior Communities is seeking a Part-time Mobile Dental Unit Dental Assistant to support the dentist during clinical procedures, handle radiographs, and maintain infection control in our mobile clinic serving the community.

The role emphasizes patient care, accurate records, coordination of operatory turnover, and education materials for patients. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; five years' chairside experience is required.

Qualifications

• Five years of 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, ensuring equipment, supplies, and treatment areas are ready for patient care.
• 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

Infection control

CPR/AED

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patient care

Record keeping

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Tools

Radiography equipment

Dental software

Job description

Trinity Health Senior Communities is seeking a Part-time Mobile Dental Unit Dental Assistant to support the dentist during clinical procedures, handle radiographs, and maintain infection control in our mobile clinic serving the community.

The role emphasizes patient care, accurate records, coordination of operatory turnover, and education materials for patients. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; five years' chairside experience is required.