East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant, for a thriving practice at 19 Broadway in Newport, RI that serves both adults and children. Become part of our dental team and provide excellent and comprehensive care with a focus on quality, service and patient satisfaction.

The successful candidate will work with several dentists and dental hygienists and provide chair-side skills, observe and apply infection control and laboratory protocols, and assist with basic principles of taking x-rays.

Responsibilities:

• Sterilize dental instruments in adherence to all licensing and accreditation protocols
• Prepare room and instruments for the anticipated/scheduled dental procedures.
• Prepare radiographs for viewing/diagnosis by Dentist
• Assist Dentist with instruments and tasks at “chair side”
• Assure operating methods and materials in the Dental Area are following OSHA’s blood borne pathogens and hazardous material standards
• Assist hygienists when needed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board as a “certified dental assistant” preferred.
• Current certificate of completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider that includes a hands-on skill component and conforms to the current American Heart Association Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) offered by any accredited agency approved by the Board.

For Full Time Employees Working 30 – 40 hours per week, EBCAP provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), supplemental vision insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 3% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & long term disability, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEU’s, employee assistance programs.

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action (EEO/AA) employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.