What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Northern Lakes Dental of Grand Rapids?
```Duties```
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take dental x-rays
- Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and medical history
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Maintain accurate patient records using Eaglesoft software
- Assist with dental lab work, including pouring models and fabricating temporary crowns
- Ensure compliance with infection control and aseptic techniques
```Experience```
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a dental assistant
- Proficiency in dental assisting procedures, including fixed and removeable prosthodontics, endodontics, restorative, and extractions
- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus
Skills:
- Proficient in patient assessment techniques and taking vital signs
- Knowledge of dental assisting procedures, including chairside assistance and instrument sterilization
- Understanding of aseptic technique and infection control protocols
As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the dentist in providing high-quality dental care to patients. Your duties will include assisting during procedures, preparing instruments, taking x-rays, performing patient assessments, and maintaining accurate records. Strong skills in patient assessment, aseptic technique, infection control, and dental assisting are essential for success in this position.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- License reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No nights
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $28