Dental Assistant

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About the Role

We’re seeking a Dental Assistant who delivers excellent chairside support and patient care in a team-based setting on a sort-term assignment. You’ll handle a range of clinical tasks with opportunities to learn and grow, while maintaining top-tier safety, quality, and communication standards.

What You Bring

Required

• 1+ year of hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program (or state-accepted equivalent).
• Valid state X-ray certification/license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• Strong patient-facing communication, service mindset, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of infection control, instrument sterilization, and OSHA/HIPAA standards.

Preferred

• Coronal Polishing certification.
• Nitrous Oxide monitoring/administration certification (as allowed by state).
• Familiarity with digital radiography and common dental software.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare treatment rooms and patients by following established protocols (welcome, seat, drape, and comfort patients).
• Assist chairside: instrument passing, suctioning, field isolation, and material setup/placement.
• Manage sterilization/turnover: clean, package, and stage instruments and trays per infection-control standards.
• Take and process dental radiographs; assist with impressions, model pouring/trimming/polishing.
• Support provisional and appliance care (e.g., temporary restorations; clean/polish removable appliances).
• Provide clear patient education on oral hygiene, plaque control, and post-op instructions.
• Accurately chart and document services in patient records while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.
• Be prepared for medical/dental emergencies; maintain CPR/BLS and follow emergency protocols.
• Use equipment and supplies responsibly; keep operatory stocked and organized.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment; perform other related duties as assigned.

Sparta Networking is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person