Dental Assistant

Position Title: Dental Assistant
 

Location: Delta Health Center, Inc. – Multiple locations (Greenville/Mound Bayou/Mobile Unit)
 

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