Dental Assistant - New Bern, NC

Traveling Dental Assistant (Part‑Time, Mobile Care) – New Bern & Durham, NC

Compensation: $28/hour + mileage reimbursement

Schedule: 4 days/month (avg. 1 day/week)

Primary Location: New Bern, NC 28560

Secondary Location: Durham, NC 27703

Role Overview

We are seeking a dependable, compassionate Traveling Dental Assistant to support our mobile dental program across two North Carolina locations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a predictable, low‑frequency schedule and meaningful patient interactions in senior‑care settings.

Your primary site will be in New Bern , where we are expanding our specialty services.

You will also support two dental visits per month in Durham . These visit dates vary month‑to‑month based on provider availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, clean, and sterilize the dental operatory at each facility
• Assist the dentist chairside during exams and procedures
• Manage patient flow and communicate professionally with facility staff
• Maintain equipment organization and ensure proper breakdown and packing at the end of each clinic day
• Travel between New Bern and Durham as scheduled (mileage reimbursed)
  
  

Schedule Details

• 4 days per month total
• ~1 day/week in New Bern
• 2 days/month in Durham (dates vary monthly)
• Weekday daytime hours only (typically 8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
• No nights, weekends, or on‑call
  

Compensation & Perks

• $28 per hour
• Mileage reimbursement for all travel between sites
• Paid training and onboarding
• Predictable monthly schedule with stable clinic days
  
  

Ideal Candidate

• Based near New Bern and comfortable traveling to Durham twice per month
• Experienced in dental assisting (radiographs, chairside support, sterilization)
• Organized, reliable, and able to work independently with a mobile care team
• Comfortable working in senior‑care environments and communicating with diverse facility staff
• Able to lift and transport mobile dental equipment (approx. 25–30 lbs.)
  
  

Requirements

• Dental assisting experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong communication and patient‑care skills
• Ability to work in a mobile, fast‑paced clinical environment