We are looking to hire a Dental Assistant to join our team ASAP You will possess specialized skills in understanding dental services and procedures.
Position Duties:
· Works chair side as dentists examine and treat patients.
· Prepares and arranges needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
· Makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records.
· Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral healthcare.
· Prepares materials for impressions and restorations, take dental x rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist.
· Maintains dental supplies inventory, and ordering and receiving dental supplies.
· Performs a variety of office management tasks.
· Schedule dental appointments.
· Responsible for making sure all payments are taken and pre-authorization are checked before any procedure are rendered.
· Maintain organized, clean, efficient and confidential work area.
· Support staff in assigned project based work.
· Use of Dentrix.
· Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor as required.
Candidate Requirements:
· Dental Assistant Technical Education from an accredited program.
· At least 1 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
· X-ray certification.
· Knowledge of office policies and procedures.
· Knowledge of safety procedures and HIPAA patient confidentiality requirements.
· Basic Computer Skills.
Experience:
- dental assistant: 1 year (Required)
License:
- Dental Assistant (Preferred)
- X-ray (Required)
- CPR (Required)
- expanded duty (Preferred)
Language:
Job Type: FT
Salary based on experience
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
