What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant - $20-$36/hour position at DirectDental?
Are you excited to start a career in the dental field? Join our team as an Entry-Level or Experienced Dental Assistant! In this role, you’ll work alongside a licensed dentist, gaining hands-on experience while providing quality care and support to our patients. If you’re looking for a welcoming place to learn and grow, this could be the perfect fit for you!
About The Role
As a Dental Assistant, you’ll support our dentist with various tasks to ensure each patient’s visit is comfortable, efficient, and successful. From preparing instruments, setting up exam rooms, taking X-rays, and assisting during procedures, you’ll be an important part of our patient care team.
Key Responsibilities
This is a great opportunity for someone new to dental care to learn and grow in a supportive environment. We’re looking for someone eager to learn, works well in a team, and has a genuine interest in helping others. We offer on-the-job training, a positive workplace culture, and the chance to make a difference in patients’ lives.
Skills:
About The Role
As a Dental Assistant, you’ll support our dentist with various tasks to ensure each patient’s visit is comfortable, efficient, and successful. From preparing instruments, setting up exam rooms, taking X-rays, and assisting during procedures, you’ll be an important part of our patient care team.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare for appointments by reviewing charts and setting up rooms before patients arrive
- Assist with patient care, including taking X-rays, applying topical agents, and setting up for various procedures
- Support the dentist during procedures, including passing instruments and helping with four-handed dentistry techniques
- Record patient details like treatment notes and recommendations, and ensure all information is accurate before patient dismissal
- Help maintain a clean and organized workspace by following OSHA protocols, cleaning and reprocessing instruments, and stocking supplies
- Assist with lab tasks and other duties as designated by the supervisor to keep our office running smoothly
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Six months in a dental setting is preferred, but not required—we’re happy to train the right person!
- Certifications: Must obtain CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Maine Dental Radiographer License before achieving “Regular Employee” status
- This position involves some physical tasks, such as:
- Assisting with patient transfers and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds
- Sitting for extended periods and performing repetitive movements
- Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) during your shift to maintain safety standards for you and our patients
This is a great opportunity for someone new to dental care to learn and grow in a supportive environment. We’re looking for someone eager to learn, works well in a team, and has a genuine interest in helping others. We offer on-the-job training, a positive workplace culture, and the chance to make a difference in patients’ lives.
Skills:
- Dentrix
- Dental
- PTO
- Bonuses
- $20-$36/hour
Salary : $20 - $36
