What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE?
Jessie Albert Dental and Orthodontic Center (JADOC) in Bath, Maine is a well-respected clinic with over 40 years of experience in the community. We are committed to the mission of Catholic Charities Maine to bring help & hope to Maine’s most vulnerable.
We now have an opening for a Full-Time (4 days per week) Dental Assistant. We are looking to hire someone who will make this a career and join our team of dedicated professionals. The Dental Assistant provides chair-side assistance to the Dentist.
Primary Responsibilities:
- To perform clinical services under the general supervision of the Dentist.
- Greet and seat patients. Review all drugs the patient may be taking. Take and record the vital signs of blood pressure and pulse.
- Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies, and equipment. Sterilize instruments. Ensure proper clinical sterilization practices as indicated by OSHA and the office manual procedures.
- Preparation of dental materials and appointment procedural setups.
- Provide nutrition and dental health counseling as necessary. Give oral health instructions and perform dietary analysis for dental disease control.
- Retract lips, cheek, tongue, and other tissue parts.
- Irrigate and aspirate the oral cavity.
- For instruction purposes, demonstrate how the patient should place and remove removable prostheses, appliances, and retainers.
- Take and pour impressions.
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Thursday 7:30AM – 4:00PM
Benefits:
- 4 weeks of Earned Time for every 12 months worked
- Up to six (6) paid agency holidays
- Dental care stipend
- Long-term disability and life insurance (employer paid!)
- A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bereavement Time off
- 401k agency contribution
- Health and Wellness programs including up to $100 reimbursement per year on health and wellness purchases, as well as access to group & individual wellness coaching.
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with a paid “Health Screening” benefit
If making a difference is your passion, come join our team!!
Qualifications:Qualifications:
- Will enjoy working with children and adults in a fast-paced environment and have good people, organizational, and lab skills.
- Must have good fine motor skills and dexterity.
- Must be a team player.
- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a Maine certification in Radiography.
- Experience in a dental office is preferred, but exceptions can be made for the right candidate that shows excellent didactic and clinical skills.
- Experience with Dentrix and/or Dolphin a plus!
Salary : $20 - $24