Dental Assistant

At Jessie Albert Dental and Orthodontic Center (JADOC), Dental Assistants do more than support procedures – they help people access essential oral health care that can prevent pain, infection, and more serious health concerns. As a nonprofit clinic of Catholic Charities Maine, JADOC has served the Bath community for more than 40 years, welcoming children, adults, and vulnerable Mainers with compassionate, patient-centered care. We now have an opening for a  Full-Time Dental Assistant working a consistent four-day schedule, Monday-Thursday, 7:30AM-4:00PM. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, mission-driven team with competitive benefits, meaningful patient relationships, and opportunities to continue building your skills.   What You’ll Do: Support Dentists during patient care and treatment. Welcome patients, review medications, take and record vital signs. Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies, and equipment, while following clinical sterilization practices and safety procedures as indicated by OSHA. Provide oral health education, nutrition guidance, and patient support as needed. Assist with clinical tasks such as retracting, irrigating, aspirating, taking impressions, and helping patients understand how to place and remove removable prostheses, appliances, and retainers. Why Join JADOC? Consistent, four-day workweek with daytime hours Nonprofit mission focused on access, dignity, and public health Welcoming team-oriented culture guided by our RICHES values: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Hospitality, Excellence, and Stewardship. Opportunities to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in dental care. Benefits: 4 weeks of Earned Time for every 12 months worked Up to   six (6) paid agency holidays Dental care stipend Long-term disability and life insurance ( employer paid!) A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans Employee Assistance Program Bereavement Time off 401k agency contribution Health and Wellness programs including up to $100 reimbursement per year on health and wellness purchases, as well as access to group & individual wellness coaching. Dental and Vision insurance options Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with a paid “Health Screening” benefit Curious what it’s like to build a meaningful dental assisting career here? Come  join our team and see what our employees have to say about the difference they make every day.