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 high‑quality, low‑cost 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.
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Clinical services offered include:
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 high‑quality patient care.
Work Schedule:
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 post‑procedure 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 customer‑service principles.
Why You’ll Love Working at ChristianaCare
Comprehensive, First‑Day Health Coverage:
Comprehensive first‑day 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 (in‑office 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 Well‑Being
Access two retirement plan options, including a 403(b) with company contributions, plus professional retirement planning services and financial coaching.
Education Requirements:
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, infection‑control standards, and universal precautions.
They bring excellent manual dexterity and are skilled in four‑handed dentistry, oral surgery support, preparing materials for impressions, setting up procedure trays, and taking dental X‑rays. They are also able to assist during procedures requiring general anesthesia or sedation.
Strong communication skills, a customer‑service focus, and the ability to support patients who may be under stress are essential. The ideal candidate maintains strict patient confidentiality, provides clear oral‑health instructions, and uses all equipment safely and according to established procedures.
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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, 2026EEO 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/