East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) is currently hiring for Dental Assistant (12-16 hours per week).
About East Cooper Community Outreach: Founded as an emergency relief effort in 1989 after the devastation from Hurricane Hugo, East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) has since grown into a permanent resource for the community with a mission to provide assistance, guidance, and resources to help our neighbors navigate through life’s challenges. Annually, over 1,500 families receive help through ECCO’s Wellness Pantry, Financial Assistance, Dental & Medical Clinics, Prescription Assistance, Clothing Closet, Asset Development Program, and other services. Enhanced through personal interactions with staff who provide individualized support and coaching for each client, ECCO meets each client where they are and helps them navigate the challenges they are facing with care and compassion. ECCO is also a place where people who want to help their neighbors can find meaningful ways to share their time, talent, and treasure. Each month, more than 200 local neighbors give their time, volunteering at ECCO’s main campus and Clothing Closet. For more information, please visit www.ECCOcharleston.org.
Position Summary
The As Needed Dental Assistant will serve in two primary roles based on scheduled services. The first role is as a Dental Assistant to our dental providers and students. The secondary role is serving as a receptionist receiving and scheduling patients for treatment, following up with patients post treatment, entering and maintaining records and ensuring the clinic is stocked, sterilized and prepared for services.
Team ECCO
All members of Team ECCO must maintain the utmost professionalism to uphold organizational standards of excellence, protect client/patient confidentiality, and positively and professionally represent the organization in the community. All positions require an appreciation for service to the community, empathy for our clients, a passion for ECCO’s mission, and a commitment to our core values of compassion, collaboration, respect, and integrity. Because all team members may interact with clients, volunteers, staff, community partners, donors, and ECCO board members, they must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Reports to: Health Services Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $22-26 (as needed, 12-16 hours per week)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree or Certification in Dental Assisting OR 3+ years of dental assisting experience
- OR Bachelor's degree in Biology or another relevant field typically pursued for pre-dental school with appropriate dental assisting training at the guidance and discretion of the Clinical Director
- Radiation Safety Certification (or ability to obtain within 45 days of employment)
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional skills, knowledge, and attributes that will support the successful completion of position responsibilities.
Understanding of underserved populations, provided services, and clinical standards and outcomes
- Knowledge, use, and experience with Open Dental or similar dental software
- Effective work habits including time management, teamwork, and a proactive mindset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative team environment
- Ability to use Microsoft Office software and Google’s workspace
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, iPads, scanners and phones. Additionally, this role uses clinical equipment, including a panoramic x-ray, x-ray technology, sterilization equipment, an autoclave, a blood pressure cuff and a variety of dental tools and supplies needed to prepare treatment and surgical trays. Work involves regular and recurring exposure to potential hazards and communicable diseases. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment and follow appropriate protective measures. Frequent periods of bending, standing, and walking are required.
Supervisory Requirements: None
Schedule. Typical work hours for this position include:
- Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday Afternoon/Evening 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
As needed employees are not eligible for benefits.
Application Process:
Applications will be accepted beginning July 13, 2026 and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume, via email to [email protected] or submit by mail to:
ECCO
Attn: As Needed Dental Assistant Search
1145 Six Mile Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
EEO Statement
East Cooper Community Outreach complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, or veterans’ status. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
