Experienced Registered Dental Assistant with Radiology Privileges

Join our growing office and dynamic team in Bristol, Vermont!

Responsibilities for Dental Assistant

• Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history
• Assist dentist by handling supplies and instruments as requested
• Prepare tables and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies
• Clean and sterilize instruments, and prepare treatment rooms as needed
• Take, expose, and mount high quality dental radiographs
• Ensure appropriate supply of equipment and materials
• Perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist
• Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room

Qualifications for Dental Assistant

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Radiology certification
• Preferred: 1-2 years of experience, Traditional DA welcomed!
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines
• Possess a professional and positive attitude

Skills

• Dental Insurance or Medical Insurance
• Hands on experience with office machines
• Thorough knowledge of customer service
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities
• Problem-solving skills

Duties:

• Assisting chair-side
• Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
• Using computers to update electronic patient records
• Assisting with lab tasks as needed
• Assisting with front office tasks as needed

Clinical Setting:

• General Dentistry
• Specialty Clinic

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• dental assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-ray (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26