Job description

The Lee Specialty Clinic is a multi-disciplinary clinic which specializes in seeing patients with Intellectual Disabilities. We are currently looking for a Full time Chairside Dental Assistant for a four day work week. This employee will be a team member of a very busy dental clinic working chairside with Developmental Dentists and Hygienists. The Lee Specialty Clinic is a state of the art facility which not only provides great patient care but also performs research and teaching opportunities for students.

Responsibilities and Duties

* Educate patient and caregiver/guardian of treatment being rendered

* Assist Dentists and Hygienists with patients during treatment

* Take x-rays of patients and attach to patient's electronic health record

* Take vitals of patients and chart findings

* Chart for Dentists during exams

* Prepare operatory for procedures

* Mix amalgam, cement, and impression materials

* Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatory rooms

* Assist Dentist in Operating Room

* Assist in Preventative Maintenance of Equipment

* Abide by all State and Federal regulations including but not limited to OSHA and HIPAA

*Participate in Special Olympic screening events

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

*Graduate from High School or GED Equivalent

* Extended Duty Dental Assistant Certified Preferred, but can be obtainable during employment for additional incentive

* Coronal polishing Certified Preferred, but can be obtainable during employment for additional incentive Preferred and can be obtainable during employment for additional incentive

*Dental Radiology Certified Preferred, but can be obtainable during employment for additional incentive Preferred and can be obtainable during employment for additional incentive

*Experience with Eaglesoft and Dexis or other dental software preferred

*Highly Motivated and Team Focused

*Attention to detail

*Effective communicator

*Problem solver

*Dependable, reliable to be at work

*Experience with patients with Intellectual Disabilities

Benefits

*Four day work week

*On the job training

*Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance after 90 days paid by employer

*401K after 90 days

*Vacation and Sick Time

* 12 Paid Holidays in addition to above time off

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x10

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Expanded Duties Dental Assistant Certification (Preferred)
• Radiation Certification (Preferred)
• Coronal Polish Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x10

Work Location: In person