What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Manchego Dental?
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing quality dental care to our patients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about dentistry and wants to contribute to the overall oral health of our community.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures, ensuring efficient and smooth operations
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
- Take digital intraoral xrays, panoramic, and CBCT images.
- Perform dental charting and maintain accurate patient records
- Proficiency in chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Manage inventory and order dental supplies as needed
- Follow strict infection control protocols to maintain a safe and clean environment
Skills:
- Proficiency in dental practice management systems, such as Open Dental or similar.
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy laws
- Experience with digital dentistry
- Experience with implant dentistry is a plus.
- Strong understanding of infection control protocols and practices
- Solid knowledge of dental anatomy and terminology
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to understand and speak spanish is a plus
This is a full-time position. Pay rate is determined based on experience and skill.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 28 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Lewisville, NC 27023 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $25