Dental Assistant II, Hospital Dentistry Clinic at Wilmington

Christiana Care Hospital Dentistry Clinic is looking for a Dental Assistant II
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Christiana Care Hospital Dentistry Clinic is located at 501 West 14th Street in Wilmington, Delaware. For more than 60 years, the Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery & Hospital Dentistry has provided high‑quality, low‑cost dental care to uninsured and underinsured members of the community. Services are delivered by dental residents who have completed dental school and are pursuing an additional year of hospital‑based training.

Care is closely supervised by dedicated volunteer community dentists and experienced faculty members.

• Comprehensive restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, partials)
• All phases of implant treatment
• Endodontic services, including root canal and gum therapies
• Pediatric dentistry

The Dental Assistant II supports dental and oral surgery procedures for patients across the lifespan – pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations – under the supervision of the Dental Supervisor and Dentist. This role performs a wide range of clinical and administrative responsibilities, including assisting during procedures, completing clerical tasks, providing laboratory support, taking radiographs, and managing general office duties to ensure efficient, high‑quality patient care.

• Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (flexibility is a must)

The Dental Assistant II performs a variety of clinical duties within the Dental, Routine Oral Surgery, and Oral Surgery with anesthesia clinics. Responsibilities include disinfecting and sterilizing instruments and equipment, preparing procedure trays, seating and preparing patients, recording vital signs, assisting the dentist chairside, reinforcing post‑procedure instructions, and maintaining strict infection control and universal precaution standards. The role includes laboratory and radiologic support such as preparing materials for impressions and models, and preparing patients for radiographic imaging, including exposing, mounting, and processing dental films.

Clerical duties include preparing charts and billing forms, retrieving and refiling radiology films, managing medical records, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments. Throughout all responsibilities, the Dental Assistant II demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, dental providers, and interdisciplinary staff, while applying strong customer‑service principles.

• Comprehensive First‑Day Health Coverage: Comprehensive first‑day coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Caregivers earning under $50,000 pay $0 in paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage. Enjoy low deductibles, plus $0 copays for unlimited primary care (in‑office or virtual) with Christiana Care providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Enjoy 32 days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
• Tuition Reimbursement for Career Growth – Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave – Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family.
• Retirement Planning & Financial Well‑Being – Access two retirement plan options, including a 403(b) with company contributions, plus professional retirement planning services and financial coaching.

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• Dental Radiology Technician certified by the Delaware Office of Radiation Control.
• One‑year previous work‑related experience.
• Current BLS certification.

A successful Dental Assistant demonstrates strong knowledge of dental assisting techniques, instruments, materials, equipment, and radiologic procedures. They are proficient in sterilization and disinfecting practices and follow all departmental policies, infection‑control standards, and universal precautions.

They bring excellent manual dexterity and are…