Dental Assistant
Description:
Overview:
Dental Assistant -
You can fully utilize your dental skills working with Pediatric Dentists, Orthodontists and Anesthesiologists
Summary: The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.
At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.
What we offer you:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescriptions
Paid vacation, vacation and sick pay –(PTO)
Life Insurance
401K plan - matching
Excellent compensation
We have “state-of-the-art” dental practices
Supported training and mentorship programs
Work life balance with an excellent company culture
Summary: The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.
Pay Range: $17.36-$22.60/hr
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists the doctor in procedures
Takes x-rays
Takes IO's
Assist in Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth
Instructs patients on oral hygiene
Charts cavities and teeth with doctor
Sterilizes instruments
Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene
Charting of patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
Required Certificates or Licences:
X-Ray certification
BLS certification
8-hour Infection Control certification
2-hour Dental Practice Act certification
Permanent