Dental Assistant II

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Dental Assistant II

Position Number 00081240

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Hiring Location George Campus-Wilmington, DE

Contact Phone Number 302-573-5469

Contact Email Address w-jobs@dtcc.edu

Work Location George Campus-Wilmington, DE

Position Specific Details Hours are: Mon- Thurs- 7:30am-4pm & Fri 7:30am-1pm

Salary $35,214.00

Classification Information

Classification Title Dental Assistant II

Job Code

5004 (FT), 5504 (PT)

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Pay Grade

B/C 07

Position Type Full-Time

Summary Statement An incumbent is responsible for supervising and planning the administrative activities in a dental clinic, as well as assisting dentists and other dental professionals in rendering appropriate dental care.

Nature and Scope An incumbent typically reports to an administrative supervisor and trains, evaluates, and supervises a group of Dental Assistant students. Incumbent is responsible for infection control, equipment maintenance, and varied laboratory duties. A significant aspect of this work involves rendering chair-side assistance to the dentist.

Principal Accountabilities

An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:

1. Assists dentist with patient treatment, including x-ray exposure and processing.
2. Supervises, trains, and evaluates performance of Dental Assistant students.
3. Performs lab procedures, such as pouring primary and secondary impressions, making occlusal rims and custom trays, and related procedures.
4. Monitors sterilization equipment, and changes liquid agents.
5. Performs necessary maintenance and repair of dental equipment.
6. Instructs patients in proper oral hygiene.
7. Performs related clerical work, records patient information, and maintains patient files.
8. Performs inventory control of equipment and supplies as assigned.
9. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of dental clinic and operative assistance procedures and techniques.

Knowledge of methods and techniques of exposing, developing, and mounting x-rays.

Knowledge of methods and techniques for sterilization of dental instruments.

Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures.

Knowledge of supervising principles and practices.

Knowledge of teaching principles and practices.

Ability to prepare and maintain scheduling of patients.

Ability to provide assistance to dentist.

Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other clinic staff.

Ability to maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program, and three (3) years of relevant experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.

Currently holds or is eligible for certification as a Dental Assistant by the Dental Assistants Association.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number REG4962PO

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date 04/06/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date 03/23/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Applicant Instructions