What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical / Prosthodontic Dental Assistant position at Mini Dental Implant Centers of America -...?
MDICA-Springfield is proud to be one of more than 70 nation-wide locations. Our multi-disciplined dental practice provides numerous services under a single roof; including cosmetic dentistry, traditional and minimally invasive "one-piece" implant dentistry, extractions, dentures, crowns, bridges, veneers, and much more.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality dental care to patients in a relaxing, friendly atmosphere while promoting tremendous personal and professional growth and achievement for our staff members. For that reason, we continually invest in new dental technology and continuing education to make certain that our patients receive the highest level of care and most successful outcome possible. Believing that neither the doctor, team, nor patient should feel rushed, we provide the one-on-one attention that every patient deserves.
We are rapidly expanding and looking for enthusiastic Dental Assistants to join our growing team. This is an ideal career for any hard working dental assistant professional who enjoys helping patients through life changing procedures.
Our goal is to hire the very best candidates, acquaint and train them for the specific needs of our practice, and compensate them very well for their achievements.
An ideal candidate would have at least one year of surgical and prosthodontic dental assisting experience, passionate about patient care, possesses a positive, upbeat attitude toward patient care and learning new skills, a self-starter that is willing to put in hard work and dedicated to achieving the team goal. Expanded functions will be needed and are preferred, but not required for application.
Assistant Responsibilities for this position include:
- collaboration with entire team to provide incredible patient service
- Taking patient photos
- Becoming familiar and navigation of dental software
- Taking impressions
- Adjusting and relining prosthetics
- Setting up and breaking down operatory rooms
- Sterilization and daily cleaning
- Placing orders and maintaining inventory
- Assisting the doctor during a variety of surgical and prosthetic procedures
- Performance of maintenace on dental appliances - (if not currently EFDA for Fixed and Removeable, we will provide training.
- Providing post-op and hygiene instructions to patients
- X-ray certification and capable of taking Cone Beam, Pano, and PA x-rays.
- CPR certification
- OSHA and HIPAA compliance
- Cross trained to help out at the front desk
Minimum Qualifications:
- Basic skills and familiar with dental terminology
- Inventory management skills
- Proficient at taking impressions
- OSHA Complaint, infection control compliant and HIPAA compliant.
- Experience taking CBCT, Pano, and PA x-rays
Preferred Qualifications:
- Min 12 months experience in a surgical / prosthodontic setting highly preferred
- EFDA in Fixed and Removeable Prosthodontics with experience with wax try ins, changing locator rings
- Strong communication skills, ability to multitask, highly organized and upbeat attitude
- Familiar with dental software programs
Hour based benefits may include:
- Base pay range from $21.00 to $30.00 per hour.
- Allowance for medical insurance
- Paid time off and specified holidays interrupting work schedule
- Scrub allowance
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Monthly Team Bonus program (historically, has achieved more than $2,000/Team Member on multiple occassions)
MDICA offers a great place to work, a rewarding career, and the opportunity to grow! If you desire to do more than "routine" general dentistry and become part of a team that change lives every day, this is the career for you!
So, if you think you may be a fit for our Team, please apply ASAP!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $30