Dental Assistant

Job Description

We are looking to add another dental assistant to our growing practice.! You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, and help the dentist during patient examinations and other dental procedures. Between patients, you will clean exam rooms and replenish supplies. When not working with patients, you will also assist with administrative tasks, including answering phones and organizing patient records as needed.

Dental Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

Gather patient information and health background

Prepare the work area for procedures

Take x-rays of patients’ teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist

Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures

Prepare materials for crowns or dental impressions

Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits

Restock treatment areas and monitor inventory

Dental Assistant Requirements and Qualifications

Dental assistant certificate from an accredited vocational school (preferred)

1+ years of dental assisting experience

X-ray certification

Current BLS and CPR certification

Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures

Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

We are compliant with all new infection control standards and have exceeded most recommendations to keep us and patients safe as we get back to work under new normal protocols.

Hours are M-F

Job Type: Full-time

COVID-19 considerations:

We are compliant with all new infection control standards and have exceeded most recommendations to keep us and patients safe as we get back to work under new normal protocols.