What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Weekend Dental Assistant (Maternity Leave Coverage) position at Emergency Dentist?
Join Our Team!
We're looking for a friendly, dependable, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team for a temporary weekend position covering a maternity leave.
This position is Saturdays and Sundays only and is ideal for someone looking for consistent weekend hours.
The selected candidate will begin training immediately upon hire alongside our current Dental Assistant to become familiar with our office, systems, and workflow. After training is complete, you'll provide full weekend coverage from September through January while our team member is on maternity leave.
Schedule
- Weekends only
- Saturdays & Sundays
- Training begins immediately upon hire
- Full weekend coverage from September through January
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist during a variety of procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms before and after each patient
- Take digital radiographs (as permitted by state regulations)
- Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards
- Educate patients on treatment and post-operative care
- Maintain accurate patient records and chart procedures
- Keep operatories stocked and organized
- Deliver exceptional patient care and customer service
Qualifications
- Dental Assistant experience preferred
- Current X-Ray Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Paid training with our experienced Dental Assistant
- Supportive and collaborative team
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Modern, technology-driven practice
- Great opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience
Position Details
- Temporary maternity leave coverage
- Weekends only (Saturdays & Sundays)
- Training begins immediately upon hire
- Independent weekend coverage from September through January
- Potential consideration for future openings based on performance and business needs
If you're looking for a rewarding weekend-only opportunity where you can make a difference in patients' lives while working with a great team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today—we're ready to start training the right candidate right away!
Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $31