Dental Assistant
High Country Community HealthNorth Carolina, United States
Posted September 19, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
High Country Community Health is a nonprofit network of Federally Qualified Health Centers serving the northwestern counties of North Carolina. It delivers comprehensive primary care, dental, mental health, and substance abuse services to medically underserved populations.
Job Description
The Dental Assistant role involves providing quality care and services to patients by assisting dentists and hygienists. This includes preparing patients, taking and processing x-rays, assisting with treatments, maintaining equipment, documenting patient information, and upholding a safe and clean work environment. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, efficient, and professional.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Radiation safety certification or successful completion of a radiation safety course
- Current dental assisting license or certification, National Certified or Registered Dental Assistant Credentials (preferred)
- CPR certification for Health Care Providers
- Current vaccination record meeting ACIP Healthcare Workers Recommendations
- Ability to travel to other HCCH sites
- Strong time-management skills
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to travel
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs
