Dental Assistant - Part Time

Brief Description

Are you passionate about patient care and looking for a flexible role where your work truly makes a difference? Harbor Care is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to support our dental team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals in our community—many of whom face significant barriers to accessing healthcare. In this role, you will be a key part of the clinical team, working chairside with dental providers to ensure efficient, safe, and respectful care for every patient. This is more than a clinical support role—it’s an opportunity to contribute to meaningful health outcomes in a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
• Prepare and maintain operatories, instruments, and materials for patient care
• Take digital radiographs and support accurate patient documentation
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control and sterilization protocols (OSHA, CDC, ADA)
• Support patient flow, including seating, preparation, and communication during visits
• Perform dental lab tasks such as impressions and model preparation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked clinical environment
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling and answering phones as needed
• Provide coverage for team absences as available

Summary

This is a part-time, flexible opportunity designed to provide consistency while allowing for work-life balance. Schedule 20 hours per weekTwo 8-hour days (set schedule once selected)One additional 4-hour block scheduled flexiblyOpportunity to pick up additional hours covering absences

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Dental assisting experience or formal training
• CPR certification
• 2+ years of dental assisting experience
• Experience with Dentrix or Eaglesoft
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred