School-Based Dental Assistant - Flexible Hours, Travel

Smile Programs; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings, weekends and summers off!

School day schedule (about 6-7 hours;

Health, dental, vision benefits

Full and part-time positions

Competitive compensation

Portable dental equipment

Latest technology & digital radiograpy

Job summary

Smile Virginia, a school-based mobile dental program, seeks a Dental Assistant to support underserved children at schools in Abingdon, VA. The role emphasizes a daytime school schedule with no evenings or weekends and offers health benefits and competitive pay.

Responsibilities include assisting during mobile clinics, digital radiography, and maintaining patient records while traveling to multiple school sites daily.

Qualifications

• Active CPR certification is required.
• At least 1 year of Dental Assistant experience.
• At least 1 year of digital x-ray imaging experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; willingness to travel locally.
• Ability to work well with children in a school setting.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist during mobile dental clinics.
• Perform digital X-ray imaging.
• Maintain patient records and charting.
• Set up, breakdown and sterilize equipment.
• Travel daily to school sites for clinics.

Skills

CPR certification

Dental Assistant experience

Digital X-ray Imaging

Driver license

Travel locally

Works well with children

Organized and detail-oriented

Manual lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Smile Virginia, a school-based mobile dental program, seeks a Dental Assistant to support underserved children at schools in Abingdon, VA. The role emphasizes a daytime school schedule with no evenings or weekends and offers health benefits and competitive pay.

Responsibilities include assisting during mobile clinics, digital radiography, and maintaining patient records while traveling to multiple school sites daily.