What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at iSmile Dental Care?
Our state-of-the-art Dental Practice is looking for an energetic, personable, and experienced Dental Assistant!
The right candidate will demonstrate the following:
· Excellent multi-tasking abilities
· Friendly and professional verbal and written communication
· Knowledge of Dentrix and Dexis
· Spanish speaking is a plus!
Some of the responsibilities for this position are:
· Greeting and welcoming patients to the practice
· Providing great patient care
· 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
· 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
· Recording treatment information in patient records
· Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs
· Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist
· Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
· Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions
Please note that there is a waiting period for the benefits offered by the Practice.
Education Requirements:
· High School Diploma
· Certification or Associate Degree from a Dental Assisting Program (preferred)
· Dental x-ray certification (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $30
