Dental Assistant

About the role

Delta Health Center, Inc. (DHC) is the first community health center of its kind and the first Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) in the United States. DHC is a non-profit organization located in historic Bolivar County, Mississippi, where it opened its doors in 1965. At Delta Health Center, we continue to build a world class primary health care system committed to caring for vulnerable populations from newborns to the elderly. We support those who want to stay fit and those with chronic health problems, with our main focus being health. We have helped generations of families to live healthy and stay healthy.

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

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401-k (up to 3% match)
• Continuing education opportunities
• A supportive, team-oriented environment