Mobile Dental Unit Dental Assistant

Trinity Health; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a Part-time Mobile Dental Unit Dental Assistant to support the dentist during clinical procedures and provide patient care in a mobile clinic setting. The role includes taking radiographs, maintaining infection control, and ensuring efficient clinic operations in the Day Shift.

Candidates with 5+ years of chairside experience and a Dental Assistant certification are preferred; CPR/AED certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years chairside dental assisting experience including radiographs, restorations, extractions.
• Dental Assistant certification preferred; CPR/AED certification required or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and open Mobile Dental Unit for daily operations; ensure equipment, supplies, and treatment areas are ready for patient care.
• Assist dentist during examinations, radiographs, fillings, and extractions.
• Take and process dental x-rays per protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate patient records and 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 and educational materials to patients.
• Assist with inventory management, supply monitoring, and equipment maintenance reporting.
• Support volunteer orientation and assist team members as needed.
• Complete end-of-day cleaning, sanitization, and clinic closing procedures.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Radiographs

Infection control

Patient communication

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Dental Assistant certification

CPR/AED certification

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Dental software

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Summary The Mobile Dental Unit Dental Assistant supports the delivery of quality dental care by assisting the dentist during clinical procedures, providing patient care, taking dental radiographs, maintaining infection control standards, and ensuring the efficient operation of the mobile clinic. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply to help facilitate communication with patients and improve access to care.

Essential 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of chairside dental assisting experience, including radiographs, restorative procedures, and extractions.
• Dental Assistant certification preferred.
• Ability to operate dental radiography equipment and related software.
• Knowledge of infection control, sterilization procedures, and patient safety practices.
• Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and confidentiality.

Why Join Us?

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving access to oral healthcare for individuals with limited resources while making a meaningful impact in the community we serve.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.