Job Description
Job Description
Are you an experienced registered dental assistant who has a passion for working with oral healthcare patients? If so, we would love to talk with you.
Our dental office is busy and growing with a need for a dedicated assistant to work with our dentists and hygienists to provide exemplary dental care for our patients.
Our ideal candidate has:
- 3 years of dental practice experience in an assisting role,
- A current RDA OR CDA license,
- Must be available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
- Is excellent at customer service, organization, and communication skills.
We are primarily seeking help with sterilization and turning rooms over
We are looking to fill this position immediately.
If this sounds like you, start your application today!
Compensation:
$25 - $30 hourly
Responsibilities:
- Get treatment rooms ready for examination and procedures by equipping them with necessary sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials
- Sterilize, disinfect, and organize instruments according to strict infection control protocols.
- Set up and prepare operatories and instrument trays for patient care.
- Assist with hygiene, periodontal probings, and other clinical needs.
- Take dental X-rays.
- Support the back office team with clinical operations and patient flow.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree or a certification from a college or technical school training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required
- Up-to-date BLS/CPR certification is required
- Previous dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant (3 years) is necessary
- Proficiency with computers, and experience updating patient histories, and with dental software is necessary
- RDA/DA/CDA license.
- Previous chairside assisting experience preferred.
- Proficiency in dental terminology, infection control, and aseptic techniques.
- Familiarity with carestack dental software (preferred, not required).
- Knowledge of HIPAA and commitment to patient confidentiality.
- Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
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