Dental Assistant

Position Purpose

Assists dentist during the examination and treatment of patients by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties

• Schedules appointments with consideration of the duration of procedures, agency hours, and dentists’ availability
• Assesses patients. Evaluates effectiveness of care plan and patient’s dental progress
• Sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures
• Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of the patient
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment
• Follows up with patients, documenting all client encounters
• Conducts all client interactions respectfully, professionally, and confidentially
• Maintains inventory and order as indicated
• Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays
• Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting
• study casts
• Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations
• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by the Dentist.

Other Duties *

• Actively participates in staff meetings, in-service, outreach, and educational programs
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications * Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Ability to interact with diverse clients and work effectively with staff
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate effectively in verbal and in written forms
• Ability to transmit calmness and security to patients who may feel uncomfortable or anxious
• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office applications and the ability to use a database
• Organizational skills
• Ability to perform required duties and actions in a professional manner
• Work with minimal supervision
• Successfully function in a team setting.

Education or Formal Training Other

• Experience preferred but not necessary - we will train the right candidate
• Works in a normal office environment working with standard office equipment (such as phone, fax, and personal computer). Light physical activity is required by handling objects up to twenty (20) pounds occasionally and/or up to ten (10) pounds frequently
• Must be able to walk unassisted

Please submit a cover letter explaining why you think you are a good fit for this position and your resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $24