Dental Assistant

Description
Performs a variety of duties related to patient care, office, and laboratory duties with primary role of assisting chair-side as dental clinician examines and treats patients.

Duties

  • Provides assistance to dental clinician during dental procedures.
  • Prepares patients for treatment, make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair and obtains their dental records.
  • Maintains and sterilizes dental instruments.
  • Maintains dental clinic inventory and equipment.
  • Takes x-rays. FMX, BWX, Periapical and/or Pano as prescribed by the Dentist.
  • Disinfects equipment between patients and performs weekly maintenance.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent GED.
  • BLS with in person component required upon hire.
  • Radiation Health and Safety - Xray Certification required within 90 days of hire.
  • Coronal Polishing Certificate required within 120 days of hire.
  • 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training preferred.

Compensation

  • Competitive salary starting at $20.58/hr + depending on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package begins on day one, including:
    • Generous paid time off: 212 hours annually (prorated based on start date)
    • 80 hours of sick leave annually (prorated)
  • Eligible for student loan repayment programs
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a mission-driven organization