What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant, Full Time position at Dental Health Professionals?
Dental Assistant
Dental Health Professionals, 7800 US 131 S. Cadillac, MI
Experience:
- No Prior experience required
Education:
- High school or equivalent
License:
- CDA or RDA preferred
Salary:
- Commensurate with experience
Dental Assistant Job Duties:
- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating patient.
- Delivers instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
- Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
- Provides diagnostic information by taking radiographs; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
- Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
- Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
- Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Submit your resume with contact information and references
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20
