Dental Assistant

Company: UPPER MATTAPONI INDIAN TRIBE
Location: Aylett
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Dental Assistant FLSA STATUS: Full-time/Non-exempt DEPARTMENT: Aylett Family Dentistry SALARY: Based on Experience ($23-$28 hourly) LOCATION: Aylett, VA EDUCATION: Dental Assistant Certification/Radiology Certified SUPERVISOR: Lead Dental Assistant WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years’ Experience EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CODE: E-1 /Essential Onsite EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION: Required to be physically onsite to maintain critical operations. Must make every effort to report onsite during closures or delays unless released by leadership. May be required to work modified or extended shifts. JOB SUMMARY: The Dental Assistant is responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance, as well as completing lab work under the direction of the dentist. The Dental Assistant’s primary responsibility is to prepare the examination rooms for patient appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist. The Dental Assistant also assists the dentist during their procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment. The Dental Assistant may also be responsible for greeting patients as they arrive, submitting billing details to the insurance company and scheduling patients’ next appointment before they leave the clinic. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Support dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patients, instruments, and materials. Perform procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act. Prepare treatment rooms for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Ready patients for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patients. Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. Assemble instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and passing instruments. Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in patients’ mouths. Provide diagnostic information by taking radiographs and pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts. Maintain patients’ appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations and cleaning and polishing removable appliances. Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and an emergency telephone directory. Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions. Document dental care services by charting patients’ records. Maintain patients’ confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies. Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Required to cover the front desk when needed. Perform other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS: Certification in Dental Assisting. Certification in Radiology. Previous experience in a dental clinic setting. Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and communities. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Certified Dental Assistant required. Certified in Radiology required. Experience working in a Dental environment; community health experience preferred. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have excellent communication skills. Must be able to document dental care services by charting in patients’ records. Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and receive direction according to organizational needs. Applicants are required to authorize a background check and submit to drug testing. Failure to do so will disqualify applicants from consideration for the position. Documentation of vaccinations and/or titers for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and MMR. Documentation of Tuberculosis testing and/or screening. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. Page Break BENEFITS: Health, dental, and vision Paid time off Holiday pay Life insurance Short-term and Long-term disability insurance 401k HOW TO APPLY: Candidates desiring to apply for this position must submit the following to receive consideration: Cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position. AND Personal resume identifying your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position. NOTICE: Qualified Native Americans will be given preference in employment as required by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S. 450, ET. Seq) including other relevant laws. In accordance with Title VII of the 1984 Civil Rights Act, Sections 701(b) and 703(1), preference in filling all vacancies may be given to qualified American Indian candidates. In other than the proceeding situations, the Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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