What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant/EFDA/Sterilization Tech position at Lewistown Dental Care?
We are seeking a dedicated, caring and flexible Dental Assistant who is comfortable working with a diverse range of patients on a daily basis. We have an amazing team at our office, and we're looking for someone who is passionate about working with them to ensure patients have a positive and pleasant experience. Our office utilizes state of the art equipment and our team is fully computerized, so we require an individual with computer knowledge to ensure we stay on top of things.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate safety procedures when working with dental equipment and chemicals.
- Demonstrate dental chair-side manner.
- Create and maintain records of patient information.
- Prepare instruments for a procedure.
- Manage the dental office's business operations.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary dental office environment.
- Assist in procedures including oral surgery, oral hygiene, and teeth cleaning.
- Prepare patients for procedures including taking x-rays and preparing impressions of teeth.
- Manage patient appointments, including modifying schedules as needed to fit a patient's needs.
- Train patients on how to brush, floss, and care for their gums and teeth.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Security clearance:
- Confidential (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $26