Dental Assistant

Dental Health Professionals, 7800 US 131 S. Cadillac, MI

Experience:

• No Prior experience required

Education:

• High school or equivalent

License:

• CDA or RDA preferred

Salary:

• Commensurate with experience

Duties:

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating patient.
• Delivers instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by taking radiographs; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Submit your resume with contact information and references

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 23 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cadillac, MI 49601: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person