Dental Assistant
Thundermist Health Center
- West Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
- West Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
About
Set up dental procedures and prepare treatment rooms for each patient. Provide hands-on assistance to the dentist during procedures. Take clear, diagnostic-quality x-ray films. Capture accurate alginate impressions. Sterilize dental instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
Documentation & Patient Care
Record patient vitals and chief complaints in the chart. Document clinical notes and treatment plans accurately. Communicate with patients in a warm, professional manner to ensure comfort throughout their visit.
You're someone who takes pride in delivering great patient care and stays calm in a busy clinical setting. You bring strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to helping others.
High school diploma or equivalent. X-Ray Certification (or ability to complete within 6 months of hire). BLS Certification (or ability to complete within 6 months of hire). Comfortable using computers for charting and documentation. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Previous dental assistant experience is a plus — candidates who don't meet every preferred qualification are encouraged to apply. A commitment to patient-centered care and Thundermist's mission of serving our community with compassion.
This is a full-time Dental Assistant position available at our Thundermist Health Center locations in Woonsocket, West Warwick, and South County. Our dental clinics operate Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Your schedule may include rotating evenings based on department needs. Full-Time Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance ($75,000) and Long-Term Disability — at no cost Flexible Spending Accounts (Health FSA up to $3,300 / Dependent Care FSA up to $5,000) Retirement Plan with 1:1 employer match up to 4% Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Wellness Reimbursement up to $200/year PTO starting at 22 days, increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays
You'll work onsite at a Thundermist location in a clinical dental setting.
Frequent use of fingers and hands for instrument manipulation and dental equipment operation. You'll be on your feet for most of the day. Exposure to standard clinical materials, including dental instruments and x-ray equipment.
Everything we do at Thundermist is guided by five core values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Community, and Caring. If those resonate with you, you'll feel at home here. Ready to join a team that truly cares? Apply today. Thundermist Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Languages
- English
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