Instructor - Dentistry jobs in Elyria, OH

Overview:
We are looking for a dental assistant able to start on June 1st, 2024. The position is Monday-Thursday, to assist Dr Michael P Waters.

The practice has two locations.

Monday and Wednesday

• 7155 Pearl Rd, #103
• Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

Tuesday and Thursday

• 1026 Pearl Rd
• Brunswick, OH 44212

This is a low-tech practice with paper charts, so no computer proficiency is necessary.

Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
- Take and develop dental X-rays
- Perform aseptic techniques and maintain infection control protocols
- Maintain accurate patient records and update medical history as needed
- Provide chairside assistance during procedures, including passing instruments and materials to the dentist
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care
- Perform basic dental laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and fabricating temporary crowns
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
- Take and record vital signs as necessary for patient assessment

Skills:
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills:
- Proficiency in taking dental X-rays and maintaining X-ray equipment
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection control protocols
- Familiarity with medical terminology related to dentistry
- Strong dental assisting skills, including chairside assisting, instrument passing, and material handling
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
- Ability to accurately take and record vital signs for patient assessment

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person