Our state-of-the-art Dental Practice is looking for an energetic, personable, and experienced Dental Assistant!

The right candidate will demonstrate the following:

· Excellent multi-tasking abilities

· Friendly and professional verbal and written communication

· Knowledge of Dentrix and Dexis

· Spanish speaking is a plus!

Some of the responsibilities for this position are:

· Greeting and welcoming patients to the practice

· Providing great patient care

· Preparing patients for dental work

· Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures

· Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary

· Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary

· Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment

· Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs

· Recording treatment information in patient records

· Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs

· Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist

· Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts

· Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions

Please note that there is a waiting period for the benefits offered by the Practice.

Education Requirements:
· High School Diploma

· Certification or Associate Degree from a Dental Assisting Program (preferred)

· Dental x-ray certification (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dentrix: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person