Dental Assistant Job at Delta Health Center, Mound Bayou, MS

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  • Delta Health Center
  • Mound Bayou, MS

Job Description

Position Title: Dental Assistant

Location: Delta Health Center, Inc. – Mound Bayou, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Dental Director

About Delta Health Center, Inc.:

Delta Health Center (DHC), located in historic Mound Bayou, MS, is one of the nation’s oldest community health centers. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), DHC is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to underserved communities. We proudly serve patients across the Mississippi Delta with compassion, respect, and a deep sense of community responsibility.

Position Summary:

Delta Health Center is seeking a dedicated and energetic Dental Assistant to join our growing dental team. The Dental Assistant will play a vital role in supporting our dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. This position is ideal for someone passionate about dental health and who thrives in a mission-driven, patient-centered setting.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist the dentist during dental procedures

• Sterilize instruments and follow infection control protocols

• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)

• Record treatment information in patient records

• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures

• Schedule patient appointments and maintain dental supply inventory

• Ensure a welcoming and supportive environment for all patients

Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent • Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program preferred • Current Dental Assistant certification or eligibility (as required by Mississippi state law) • Radiology certification preferred • CPR certification required • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Experience in community health or a dental public health setting is a plus

Benefits

Benefits: • Competitive salary • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Paid time off and holidays • 401-k (up to 3% match) • Continuing education opportunities • Supportive, team-oriented environment

Salary: Negotiable 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time,

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