Dental Assistant (DA) Full-Time - South Mississippi Smiles (Pascagoula)

** Competitive Hourly Rate Plus Monthly Bonus Potential of up to $500 **

• Are you a certified or registered Dental Assistant or currently enrolled in a Dental Assisting program?
• Are you hardworking, dependable, coachable, and CAREER-MINDED?

We have the job for you! SOUTH MISSISSIPPI SMILES is offering a full-time opportunity as a Dental Assistant at our PASCAGOULA office. We are an upbeat team looking for an individual who has a passion for helping others and wants to make a positive difference in their community.

CERTIFICATIONS: CDA or RDA required, X-ray certification preferred

EXPERIENCE: Must have Dental Assistant certification

JOB TYPE: Full-time

SCHEDULE: MONDAY-FRIDAY

PAY: Starting at $13.00 - $18.00

BONUS PAY: up to $500 additional per month

At South Mississippi Smiles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future. Our offerings include:

• Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Supplemental Benefits – Voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection, critical illness, hospitalization, and cancer insurance.
• Wellness Program – Incentive-based wellness initiatives to support your physical and mental health, plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Security – 401(k) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid time off, eight (8) paid holidays annually, and dedicated wellness days.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work chair-side with dentists, perform patient care, and general laboratory duties
• Take and process dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
• Take impressions of the patient's teeth (models), extractions, composite fillings, etc...
• Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling)
• Ask about the patient's medical history and take blood pressure and pulse
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures

Join our team and help drive our mission that all children, regardless of family income, deserve access to high-quality dental care, in a kid-friendly and fun environment!