full-time 5 days ago
Dental Assistant
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma
P.O. Box 580460, Tulsa, OK, 74158-0460
Competitive Compensation
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Job Description
August 27, 2026
Job Type: Ministerial
Reports to: Senior Director
Position Description
This full-time, hourly, benefited position is responsible for assisting the dentists and hygienists in patient care and aiding in the operational coordination of the dental clinics of Catholic Charities.
The Dental Care program is called to provide excellent, comprehensive dental care in a kind, compassionate setting to low-income patients in Eastern Oklahoma, to eliminate pain and improve overall health.
Ministerial
As a ministerial representative of CCEOK, it is expected that both professional and social behavior be aligned with the ethical and moral standards of the Catholic Church
Pray daily for the needs of the poor; opportunities include personal prayer, daily Mass, and/or adoration
Willingness to learn how to articulate Catholic teaching with a commitment to its application in the job function
Execute duties in a Christ-like manner with love and compassion following the values and principles of the program, Catholic Charities and Catholic Social Teaching
Key Responsibilities
Coordination of the hours of each dental assistant and the duties of each dental assistant as necessary
Timely opening and closing of the clinic in conjunction with the other employees
Assure that Dentrix chart is ready for the dental provider in the operatory and charts as instructed by dental provider
Have treatment trays ready for patient treatment and extraction clinic
Clean and maintain operatories, sinks, and other work areas
Disinfection of treatment areas, sterilization of instruments, monitoring of weekly spore testing and maintenance of a sterilization log, maintenance of sterilization equipment, etc.
Maintain stock in all operatories
Coordination of waste disposal, and coordination of maintenance and repair of dental equipment including the scheduling of service calls
Seats patients and assists dentists, hygienists, and assistants during patient care, as needed both during the day and Tuesday evenings, and gives post-op care instructions
Lab duties as requested by supervising dentist, including pouring models, preparing cases to send to the dental lab, and keeping the clinic lab tidy
In conjunction with other assistants, maintain dental materials inventory by noting low stock and needed items with the lead assistant for order with the dental supply representative
Maintenance and tracking of laboratory invoices and submission for payment
Responsible for keeping track of work hours and scheduling work appropriately
Schedule patients’ return appointments and confirm patients for treatment in the clinic, as needed
Answer the phone and return or relay voice messages, as needed
Perform additional tasks as requested by management
Key Skills
Dental background with experience as chair-side assistant
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities and meet deadlines
Ability to quickly learn and competently utilize Dentrix Ascend, digital radiography technology, intraoral scanning, etc.
Key Attributes
Commitment to the mission and vision of Catholic Charities
Cooperative, reliable, punctual, detailed, organized, self-motivated
Willingness to learn new tasks and accept additional responsibilities as necessary
Professional and positive team member
License and/or Certifications
Active, unrestricted dental assisting license in the State of Oklahoma
Radiology expanded function permit
Coronal polishing expanded function permit a plus, but not required
Current CPR certification required
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s license
Current immunization record
Special Requirements
Ability to adapt to changing clinical circumstances, including but not limited to traveling to different clinical sites as required in addition to practicing dentistry in a mobile or portable environment if fixed clinical space becomes unavailable at any time
Must be willing to work evening hours and weekends if necessary
Typical Physical Requirements
Prolonged sitting or standing may be required; Those physical movements and the degree of mobility normally associated with the practice of primary care dentistry will be performed on a repetitive basi
Work under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required
Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered
For more information:
call (918) 508-7121
Minimum requirements:
18 years or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Type: Ministerial
Reports to: Senior Director
Position Description
This full-time, hourly, benefited position is responsible for assisting the dentists and hygienists in patient care and aiding in the operational coordination of the dental clinics of Catholic Charities.
The Dental Care program is called to provide excellent, comprehensive dental care in a kind, compassionate setting to low-income patients in Eastern Oklahoma, to eliminate pain and improve overall health.
Ministerial
As a ministerial representative of CCEOK, it is expected that both professional and social behavior be aligned with the ethical and moral standards of the Catholic Church
Pray daily for the needs of the poor; opportunities include personal prayer, daily Mass, and/or adoration
Willingness to learn how to articulate Catholic teaching with a commitment to its application in the job function
Execute duties in a Christ-like manner with love and compassion following the values and principles of the program, Catholic Charities and Catholic Social Teaching
Key Responsibilities
Coordination of the hours of each dental assistant and the duties of each dental assistant as necessary
Timely opening and closing of the clinic in conjunction with the other employees
Assure that Dentrix chart is ready for the dental provider in the operatory and charts as instructed by dental provider
Have treatment trays ready for patient treatment and extraction clinic
Clean and maintain operatories, sinks, and other work areas
Disinfection of treatment areas, sterilization of instruments, monitoring of weekly spore testing and maintenance of a sterilization log, maintenance of sterilization equipment, etc.
Maintain stock in all operatories
Coordination of waste disposal, and coordination of maintenance and repair of dental equipment including the scheduling of service calls
Seats patients and assists dentists, hygienists, and assistants during patient care, as needed both during the day and Tuesday evenings, and gives post-op care instructions
Lab duties as requested by supervising dentist, including pouring models, preparing cases to send to the dental lab, and keeping the clinic lab tidy
In conjunction with other assistants, maintain dental materials inventory by noting low stock and needed items with the lead assistant for order with the dental supply representative
Maintenance and tracking of laboratory invoices and submission for payment
Responsible for keeping track of work hours and scheduling work appropriately
Schedule patients’ return appointments and confirm patients for treatment in the clinic, as needed
Answer the phone and return or relay voice messages, as needed
Perform additional tasks as requested by management
Key Skills
Dental background with experience as chair-side assistant
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities and meet deadlines
Ability to quickly learn and competently utilize Dentrix Ascend, digital radiography technology, intraoral scanning, etc.
Key Attributes
Commitment to the mission and vision of Catholic Charities
Cooperative, reliable, punctual, detailed, organized, self-motivated
Willingness to learn new tasks and accept additional responsibilities as necessary
Professional and positive team member
License and/or Certifications
Active, unrestricted dental assisting license in the State of Oklahoma
Radiology expanded function permit
Coronal polishing expanded function permit a plus, but not required
Current CPR certification required
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s license
Current immunization record
Special Requirements
Ability to adapt to changing clinical circumstances, including but not limited to traveling to different clinical sites as required in addition to practicing dentistry in a mobile or portable environment if fixed clinical space becomes unavailable at any time
Must be willing to work evening hours and weekends if necessary
Typical Physical Requirements
Prolonged sitting or standing may be required; Those physical movements and the degree of mobility normally associated with the practice of primary care dentistry will be performed on a repetitive basi
Work under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required
Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered
For more information:
call (918) 508-7121
Minimum requirements:
18 years or older
High school diploma or equivalent
About Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma is dedicated to being Christ's merciful love to those who suffer. They offer a variety of services including dental care, disaster outreach, emergency assistance, and more to serve those in need in Eastern Oklahoma.