Part - Time Dental Assistant II - FY 2026

Job Description

This temporary Dental Assistants provide assistance to dentists in the general or specialized treatment of patients in both routine and emergency procedures in areas of diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, endodontic, pedodontics, orthodontic, oral surgery, and prosthodontic dental care.

Position Summary

• Assists in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dental assistants;
• Prepares each operatory and patient for treatment;
• Takes and prepares radiographs using conventional or digital technology;
• Provides active chairside assistance to the Dentist and anticipates the provider's needs;
• At the conclusion of patient care, assists the patient, clears the work site and prepares for the next patient;
• Monitors the flow of laboratory cases;
• Monitors and records sterilization cycles;
• Maintain and inventories supplies:
• Helps to manage the patient flow in clinic;
• Follows proper infection control protocols for the practice;
• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of Dental Program Operations to assure the delivery of high-quality services that support the financial sustainability of the program.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Dental Assisting School Graduate OR 1-year minimum experience.

Starting Salary

Hourly rate of $18.90

Please Note: Temporary hire 2-19.5 hour/week.

Exempt No

Full-Time Equivalent 48.8%