ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Capturing quality dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Ensuring patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carryout infection control protocol- preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, as directed by Doctor
• With the direction of the Dentist, educations patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
• Enthusiastic communication with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies as directed by Office Manager)

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify
• X-Ray Certification where state regulations specify
• Prior Experience with a dental management software - Dentrix preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive chair-side care
• Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person