We are looking for a competent dental assistant to join our career center. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and provide competent instruction. Dental assistant instructor should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect policies and procedures. Contracted to teach 4 hours one night per week and 2 hours of grading time for 13 weeks.

Responsible For Teaching Students How To:

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma
• 5 Years experience as dental assistant
• Proof of certification or registrations as dental assistant

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certification/Registration (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Anderson, SC 29621: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person