What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Dartmoor Dental?
We’re looking for a FUN, high-energy and professional individual to join our team!
Are you ambitious and passionate about dental health? Are you good at making connections with patients and helping them practice good oral care? Are you excited to learn something new, and are you always smiling? If you answered yes to these questions, we’ve got an ideal job for you at Dartmoor Dental!!!
Position Responsibilities:
As our Dental Assistant, you’ll be the first friendly face our patients see—so we’ll want you to greet them with a warm welcome before you take them to their treatment room. That’s where you’ll document both their dental and medical history, and take any additional notes the dentist may need. We’ll also need you to:
- Assist the dentist by being fully prepared with instruments and materials needed for specific procedures.
- Sterilize instruments and disinfect treatment rooms in accordance with OSHA, CDC and infection control guidelines.
- Expose high quality dental radiographs and take intra oral photos.
Position Requirements:
- Chair-side Assisting
- The ability to clearly and effectively communicate dental procedures and terminology.
- The capability to take excellent x-rays, impressions, and make temporaries for crown and bridges.
- Demonstrate flexibility, especially in stressful situations, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location