What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant position at West Haven Pediatric Dentistry?
Seeking expanded duty dental assistant to add to our growing practice!
Must be able to_ legally_ coronal polish and monitor nitrous oxide.
Must assist the dentist during operative procedures as well as be proficient in charting, oral hygiene education and radiographs.
Qualities:
- Must enjoy working with children
- Have the ability to work in a fast- paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Passionate
- Team player
- Detail oriented
- Reliable
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Computer savvy
- Quick learning
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist in dental operative procedures as needed
- Take quality digital x-rays
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Deliver quality and compassionate care
- Guide and educate parents and patients
- Prepare patient for examination and treatment
- Tray set- ups for dental procedures
- Coronal polishing
- Sealant application
- Impressions
- monitor patients while on nitrous oxide
Education and experience:
- Must be considered expanded duty dental assistant and be able to coronal polish and monitor nitrous oxide in South Carolina!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.25 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19