What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time/PRN Dental Assistant position at Cortland Dental & Braces - a Benevis company?
Job Description:
About Cortland Dental - A Benevis Company
We are a company that creates over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve. Our mission is to provide quality, affordable dental care to every person. We have a team of over 3000 employees in offices across the country, working together to create happy, healthy smiles through providing high-quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment.
Our Team
We are seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our growing team. As a Dental Assistant, you will be an integral part of the care team, supporting the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment.
Your Responsibilities
- Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
- Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment.
- Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions.
- Prepare patient for examination and treatment.
- Take x-rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location).
- Responsible for the operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms.
- Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures.
- Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials.
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs and rooms.
- Assist professional dental staff with treatment: document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required.
- X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices.
- Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State and individual practices.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent).
- Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs.
We Offer
- Competitive compensation.
- Quarterly bonuses based on Office performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off , company holidays and much more.
- Continuing education reimbursement.
- Company provided certification trainings - These certifications include CPR certificates, Radiology certificates, Nitrous Oxide certificates, etc.
