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
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Comprehensive Mobile Care