Dental Assistant (Hollandale Site)

Delta Health Center

  • Mound Bayou, Mississippi
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Key Responsibilities: •* Prepare treatment rooms and assist the dentist during dental procedures •* Sterilize instruments and follow infection control protocols •* Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays) •* Record treatment information in patient records •* Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures •* Schedule patient appointments and maintain dental supply inventory •* Ensure a welcoming and supportive environment for all patients Qualifications:* •* High school diploma or equivalent* •* Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program preferred* •* Current Dental Assistant certification or eligibility (as required by Mississippi state law)* •* Radiology certification preferred* •* CPR certification required* •* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* •* Experience in community health or a dental public health setting is a plus Benefits. The Dental Assistant will play a vital role in supporting our dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMound Bayou, Mississippi

    Description

    Position Title: Dental Assistant
    Location: Delta Health Center, Inc. – Mound Bayou, MS
    Job Type: Full-Time
    Reports To: Dental Director
    About Delta Health Center, Inc.:
    Delta Health Center (DHC), located in historic Mound Bayou, MS, is one of the nation’s oldest community health centers. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), DHC is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to underserved communities. We proudly serve patients across the Mississippi Delta with compassion, respect, and a deep sense of community responsibility.
    Position Summary:
    Delta Health Center is seeking a dedicated and energetic Dental Assistant to join our growing dental team. The Dental Assistant will play a vital role in supporting our dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. This position is ideal for someone passionate about dental health and who thrives in a mission-driven, patient-centered setting.

    Requirements

    Key Responsibilities:
    •* Prepare treatment rooms and assist the dentist during dental procedures
    •* Sterilize instruments and follow infection control protocols
    •* Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
    •* Record treatment information in patient records
    •* Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
    •* Schedule patient appointments and maintain dental supply inventory
    •* Ensure a welcoming and supportive environment for all patients
    Qualifications:* •* High school diploma or equivalent* •* Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program preferred* •* Current Dental Assistant certification or eligibility (as required by Mississippi state law)* •* Radiology certification preferred* •* CPR certification required* •* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* •* Experience in community health or a dental public health setting is a plus

    Benefits

    Benefits:* •* Competitive salary* •* Health, dental, and vision insurance* •* Paid time off and holidays* •* 401-k (up to 3% match) * •* Continuing education opportunities* •* Supportive, team-oriented environment
    ​Salary: Negotiable 

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