What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at MEP Health?
Role: Dental Assistant
Summary: Seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Dental Assistant to support dental procedures, maintain a clean environment, and deliver excellent patient care. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting during procedures, taking dental x-rays, providing oral care instructions, maintaining patient records, scheduling appointments, and ensuring infection control compliance. The role involves working closely with patients and staff, standing for extended periods, and participating in evening and Saturday shifts.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, Wyoming Radiology Certification, current CRP, OSHA, and HIPAA certifications, preferred completion of an accredited dental assisting program, and certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA) is a plus. Prior experience is preferred but not required. Must possess knowledge of dental instruments and procedures, strong communication skills, and basic computer proficiency; experience with Dentrix, Microsoft, Google Workspace, and Dexis is advantageous.
Work Environment: Based in a dental office, fast-paced, requiring interaction with patients and staff. The position involves standing for long periods and working evenings and weekends.
Summary: Seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Dental Assistant to support dental procedures, maintain a clean environment, and deliver excellent patient care. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting during procedures, taking dental x-rays, providing oral care instructions, maintaining patient records, scheduling appointments, and ensuring infection control compliance. The role involves working closely with patients and staff, standing for extended periods, and participating in evening and Saturday shifts.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, Wyoming Radiology Certification, current CRP, OSHA, and HIPAA certifications, preferred completion of an accredited dental assisting program, and certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA) is a plus. Prior experience is preferred but not required. Must possess knowledge of dental instruments and procedures, strong communication skills, and basic computer proficiency; experience with Dentrix, Microsoft, Google Workspace, and Dexis is advantageous.
Work Environment: Based in a dental office, fast-paced, requiring interaction with patients and staff. The position involves standing for long periods and working evenings and weekends.