Benefits offered (Full-time): Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental
Patient care Responsibilities for Dental Assistants Including the Following:
- Prepare patients for treatment.
- Retrieve patients' dental records.
- Hand dental instruments, materials, and equipment to dentists.
- Use suction or similar devices to help keep patients' mouths dry and clear.
- Prepare tray setups for dental procedures.
- Sterilize and disinfect instrument and equipment.
- Prepare materials for making dental impressions and restorations.
- Offer patients instruction in postoperative steps and general oral healthcare.
- With additional X-ray certification: Expose radiographs and process dental X-rays as directed by a dentist.
Laboratory Duties for Dental Assistants Include the Following:
- Prepare materials for impressions and restorations.
- Make actual casts of the teeth and mouth from impressions.
- Clean and polish removable dental appliances.
Qualifications and Skills:
X-ray certification
Infection Control
CPR
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
