Dental Assistant - Mobile Van​/Driver​/CT Float

Dental Assistant - Mobile Van/Driver/CT Float

Full‑time opportunity with an attractive benefits package and $1,000 sign‑on for a full‑time, mobile dental service across Connecticut. The role combines clinical chairside assistance, mobile van driving and set‑up, main site coverage, and community outreach support.

The Dental Assistant – Mobile Van/Driver/CT Float plays a vital role in delivering high‑quality, accessible dental care to communities throughout Connecticut. This unique mobile position combines chairside assistance, van driving and set‑up, main site coverage, and community outreach support. The ideal candidate is a team player, skilled in multi‑tasking, and able to adapt to varied environments while supporting the dental team and patients.

The position requires flexibility, travel across the state, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care in mobile clinics, schools, main sites, and community events.

• Prepare the dental operatory and assist the dentist during procedures, using four‑handed dentistry techniques.
• Pass instruments and materials, manage suction and evacuation systems, and take and process digital radiographs.
• Provide patient education and post‑operative instructions in a compassionate manner.
• Maintain strict infection control standards, sterilize instruments, disinfect treatment areas, and manage logbooks for sterilization, X‑rays, and supplies.
• Monitor and restock dental supplies and equipment for mobile operations.
• Safely drive the Mobile Dental Van to various sites across Connecticut, including schools, community centers, and health fairs.
• Assist with set‑up and breakdown of the mobile clinic and dental equipment.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and maintain logs for safety, maintenance, and inventory.
• Collaborate with the Mobile Unit team to ensure the van is clean, stocked, and operating safely.
• Report any vehicle issues or site concerns promptly to the leadership team.
• Travel between school‑based, main sites, community‑based, and mobile dental sites across Connecticut as assigned.
• Build rapport with patients, families, school staff, and community partners to ensure a welcoming, patient‑centered environment.
• Support data collection and documentation for program reporting as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting program OR at least 2 years of dental assisting experience in general dentistry.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License with a clean driving record for at least 5 years.
• Experience working with diverse populations; community health or school‑based experience is a plus.
• Flexibility to travel statewide and work at various sites as assigned.

• Drive and operate a large vehicle (Mobile Van), including loading/unloading supplies and equipment.
• Stand, walk, bend, and lift in a mobile clinic setting.
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens; adherence to OSHA standards required.
• Work in a fast‑paced, mobile environment, including outdoor/community settings.

• Flexibility required, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends based on program and community needs.
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites across Connecticut.

MWHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits 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.