Dental Assistant II, Hospital Dentistry Clinic
Listed compensation
$21.45-$32.17/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations and nights and shift pattern.
Job Description
ChristianaCare Hospital Dentistry Clinic is looking for a Dental Assistant II.
ChristianaCare Hospital Dentistry Clinic is located in Wilmington, Delaware. For more than 60 years, the Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery & Hospital Dentistry has provided high‑quality, low‑cost dental care to uninsured and underinsured members of the community.
Services are delivered by dental residents who have completed dental school and are pursuing an additional year of hospital-based training. Care is closely supervised by dedicated volunteer community dentists and experienced faculty members.
Dentistry Services | ChristianaCare
The Dental Assistant II supports dental and oral surgery care for patients of all ages under the supervision of the Dental Supervisor and Dentist, performing clinical, radiographic, laboratory, and administrative duties to ensure efficient, high-quality care.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4pm (flexibility is a must)
Why You’ll Love Working at ChristianaCare
Comprehensive, First‑Day Health Coverage
Comprehensive first‑day coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Caregivers earning under $50,000 pay $0 in paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage. Enjoy low deductibles, plus $0 copays for unlimited primary care (in‑office or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy 32 days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
Tuition Reimbursement for Career Growth
Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Grow Your Family with Confidence
We’re here to support every step of your journey to parenthood—whatever that looks like for you. From advanced fertility care through Progyny to free maternity education and support, plus up to $5,000 in adoption assistance, our benefits are designed to help you build your family with confidence and care.
Paid Parental Leave
Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.
Retirement Planning & Financial Well-Being
Access two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%–5% based on service. Plus, take advantage of free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.
Duties / Responsibilities
The Dental Assistant II supports dental and oral surgery clinics by preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, assisting chairside, and reinforcing post-procedure care while maintaining strict infection control standards. They also provide lab and radiology support, including impressions and dental imaging, and handle clerical tasks such as scheduling, records management, and billing, while delivering strong communication and customer service.
Position Qualifications
- A graduate of accredited Dental Assistant program.
- Dental Radiology Technicians certified by the Delaware Office of Radiation Control.
- One-year previous work-related experience.
- Current BLS certification
What Makes a Successful Dental Assistant at ChristianaCare
A successful Dental Assistant has strong knowledge of dental techniques, instruments, materials, and radiologic procedures, along with proficiency in sterilization and infection control. They demonstrate excellent manual dexterity, skill in four-handed dentistry, oral surgery support, impressions, and dental X-rays, including assisting with sedation or anesthesia. Strong communication, patient support, confidentiality, and safe equipment use are essential.
When we lead with love, excellence is inevitable.
Hourly Pay Range: $21.45 - $32.17
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
Dec 31, 2026
EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit careers.christianacare.org
Key Responsibilities
Support dental and oral surgery care by preparing patients, assisting chairside, sterilizing instruments, and reinforcing post-procedure instructions while maintaining infection control standards. Provide radiology and laboratory support, including dental imaging and impressions, and perform administrative duties such as scheduling, records management, and billing.
Requirements
Applicants must graduate from an accredited dental assistant program, hold dental radiology technician certification from the Delaware Office of Radiation Control, and have current BLS certification. One year of related work experience is required, along with knowledge of dental procedures, radiology, sterilization, and patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Assisting Career Context
ChristianaCare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 3 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dental assistant | ranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$56k in purchasing power | Delaware index 99.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All dentist listings in Delaware | 18 active | 5,918 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| ChristianaCare | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Assistant II, Hospital Dentistry Clinic at ChristianaCare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Assistant — ranked against 342 active Dental Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
