Single doctor private dental practice in need of a dynamic Dental Assistant for an immediate opening.
Our new team member must be well organized and dedicated to our goal of increasing our efficiency while still providing excellent care and support for our patients. Must also have advanced communication skills and well versed in educating patients and promoting comprehensive care.
Offering competitive wages and Thursdays off.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures, set and cleanup operatories
taking digital dental radiographs (x-rays)
asking about the patients medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
infection control preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of restoration (filling)
taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
digital scanning
charting on Dentrix
Certification or additional functional experience a plus.
Will consider hiring a Certified applicant with less than 3 years of experience.
Without Certification, applicant must have a MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS OF DENTAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED