Dental Assistant II, Hospital Dentistry Clinic at Wilmington

Christiana Care Health System
$21.03 - $31.54
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Delaware, Wilmington
Mar 03, 2026
Job Details ChristianaCare Hospital Dentistry Clinic is looking for a *Dental Assistant II.* ChristianaCare Hospital Dentistry Clinic is located at 501 West 14th Street in Wilmington, Delaware. For more than 60 years, the Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery & Hospital Dentistry has provided highquality, lowcost dental care to uninsured and underinsured members of the community. Services are delivered by dental residents who have completed dental school and are pursuing an additional year of hospital-based training. Care is closely supervised by dedicated volunteer community dentists and experienced faculty members. Dentistry Services \| ChristianaCare Clinical services offered include: Comprehensive restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, partials) All phases of implant treatment Endodontic services, including root canal and gum therapies Pediatric dentistry The *Dental Assistant II* supports dental and oral surgery procedures for patients across the lifespan including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations under the supervision of the Dental Supervisor and Dentist. This role performs a wide range of clinical and administrative responsibilities, including assisting during procedures, completing clerical tasks, providing laboratory support, taking radiographs, and managing general office duties to ensure efficient and highquality patient care. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4pm (flexibility is a must) Duties / Responsibilities: The *Dental Assistant* II performs a variety of clinical duties within the Dental, Routine Oral Surgery, and Oral Surgery with anesthesia clinics. Responsibilities include disinfecting and sterilizing instruments and equipment, preparing procedure trays, seating, and preparing patients, recording vital signs, assisting the dentist chairside, reinforcing postprocedure instructions, and maintaining strict infection control and universal precaution standards. The *Dental Assistant* II includes laboratory and radiologic support such as preparing materials for impressions and models, and preparing patients for radiographic imaging, including exposing, mounting, and processing dental films. Clerical duties include preparing charts and billing forms, retrieving, and refiling radiology films, managing medical records, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments. Throughout all responsibilities, the *Dental Assistant* II demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, dental providers, and interdisciplinary staff, while applying strong customerservice principles. Why You'll Love Working at ChristianaCare Comprehensive, FirstDay Health Coverage: Comprehensive firstday coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Caregivers earning under $50,000 pay $0 in paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage. Enjoy low deductibles, plus $0 copays for unlimited primary care (inoffice or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities. Generous Paid Time Off Enjoy 32 days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time. Tuition Reimbursement for Career Growth Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement. Paid Parental Leave Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family. Retirement Planning & Financial WellBeing Access two retirement plan options, including a 403(b) with company contributions, plus professional retirement planning services and financial coaching. Education Requirements: A graduate of accredited Dental Assistant program. Dental Radiology Technicians certified by the Delaware Office of Radiation Control. One-year previous work-related experience. Current BLS certification What Makes a Successful Dental Assistant at ChristianaCare A successful Dental Assistant demonstrates strong knowledge of dental assisting techniques, instruments, materials, equipment, and radiologic procedures. They are proficient in sterilization and disinfecting practices and follow all departmental policies, infectioncontrol standards, and universal precautions. They bring excellent manual dexterity and are skilled in fourhanded dentistry, oral surgery support, preparing materials for impressions, setting up procedure trays, and taking dental Xrays. They are also able to assist during procedures requiring general anesthesia or sedation. Strong communication skills, a customerservice focus, and the ability to support patients who may be under stress are essential. The ideal candidate maintains strict patient confidentiality, provides clear oralhealth instructions, and uses all equipment safely and according to established procedures. When we lead with love, excellence is inevitable. #LI-EH1 Hourly Pay Range: $21.03 - $31.54 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Post End Date Mar 20, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/