Comprehensive Community Action
Dental Assistant - 4 day work week!
Coventry, RI
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- Mid level
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- On-site / unstated
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- 26 Sept 2026
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Description
CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.
Join CCAP’s Dental Team and build a rewarding career while making a difference in your community!
We are seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to work alongside our dentists and dental hygienists in providing high-quality, compassionate dental care to patients of all ages. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, connecting with patients, and continuing to grow their skills in a busy community health setting.
As a Dental Assistant, you will support patient care through chairside assisting, preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, maintaining infection-control standards, taking responsibility for dental supplies and inventory, and helping keep the clinical day running smoothly.
WHY JOIN CCAP DENTAL?
- Full-time position with a 4-day workweek
- 38 hours per week
- Evenings required
- Opportunity to gain experience in a comprehensive dental practice
- Work alongside an experienced and supportive dental team
- Serve a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in the community
- Opportunities to learn, develop your skills, and grow within CCAP
- Be part of a mission-driven community health organization
WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time, 38-hour-per-week position scheduled over four days , giving you the benefit of a consistent day off during the workweek.
Our dental practices offer extended hours to make care more accessible to our patients, so some evening availability is required , along with occasional weekend or community-based events.
We value teamwork and flexibility. Depending on patient and program needs, Dental Assistants may occasionally be asked to support another CCAP dental location.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, dependable, and patient-focused
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced dental environment
- A strong team player with a positive attitude
- Organized and attentive to infection-control and safety standards
- Flexible and willing to learn
- Passionate about helping patients feel comfortable and welcomed
Come grow with CCAP Dental and help us provide accessible, compassionate dental care to the communities we serve.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Completion of accredited course in dental assisting, preferred
- X-Ray Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant, preferred
- Current CPR (BLS) required
- Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations
- Complete all required background checks
CCAP strives to cultivate and sustain a workforce devoted to providing compassionate and respectful care to all patients and clients. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and up to 13 available paid holidays for full-time employees and some benefits are included for part-time employees.
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