What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Fresh Smiles?
- Preparing patients for dental work.
- Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
- Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
- Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
- Providing great patient care.
- Recording treatment information in patient records.
- Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
- Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
- Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
- Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
- Caring for dental equipment.
- Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
- Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.50 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Aberdeen, MS 39730 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16