Dental Assistant

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Department:  Dental Clinic

Reports To:  Clinical Dental Director

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Job Summary:

Provides support to dental staff to increase efficiency and ability to provide patient care

Specific Duties:

• Assist with dental procedures and documentation

• Perform dental x-rays

• Knowledge and practice of infection control techniques


• Ability to work with minimal direction

• Performs any other duties assigned by Clinical Dental Director

• Participate in and serve as a model for SVdP's Culture of Philanthropy, and ensure SVdP volunteers feel welcomed and appreciated

• Volunteer engagement and appreciation, as well as Culture of Philanthropy participation are part of all job descriptions at SVdP, and a very important part of the organization culture and values

Required Skills/abilities:

• Training as a Dental Assistant

• Able to work with volunteers and students to support the mission of St. Vincent de Paul

• Bilingual (English and Spanish is required)

• Experience using the operating system Dentrix is preferred

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience working as a chairside assistant preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach and lift up to 30 pounds are required for this position

About St. Vincent de Paul:

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing, and healing individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn for help. As important, SVdP provides meaningful opportunities for volunteers to serve their neighbors in need with love and compassion.

As an employer, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul knows the importance of exceeding the expectation of being an "equal opportunity employer." As an organization, we are actively seeking to build a diverse and inclusive team with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to support the incredible diversity of the guests we serve within St. Vincent de Paul. SVdP does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a veteran, status as an individual with a disability, and any other characteristics

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Vets