Dental Assistant — Naval Health Clinic Newport

Job overview

The Dental Assistant role is onsite at Naval Health Clinic Newport in Newport, RI, with an hourly rate of $25.62–$26.97 plus $4.93 in health and welfare. The current schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; clinic schedules may vary. Matrix Providers supplies healthcare services to military service members and their families. The Dental Assistant supports clinic care by following infection-control and safety procedures, responding to patient emergencies under established protocols, and documenting events. The role also supports the Family Advocacy Program and requires radiography certification and Basic Life Support certification, along with qualifying dental assistant education or experience.

What you'll do

• Maintain productivity
• follow aseptic techniques, infection-control guidance, universal precautions, and infectious-waste procedures
• apply safety procedures
• respond to patient emergencies according to protocols and document events
• escalate issues as appropriate
• support the Family Advocacy Program
• maintain professional accountability and complete required continuing education.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

newport ri

naval health clinic newport

matrix providers

$25.62–$26.97/hour

$4.93 health and welfare

monday–friday

7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

radiography certification

basic life support

military healthcare

health insurance

dental insurance

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• accrued paid time off
• paid holidays
• and a 401(k) plan.

Why this role

Required qualifications include radiography certification under 42 CFR Part 75 and Basic Life Support through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. A certificate or qualifying experience pathway is specified.

About the employer

Matrix Providers is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.