What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Passion Dental?
We are seeking a self-motivated, knowledgeable, and dedicated Dental Assistant for our busy dental practice. Our office strives to ensure that adequate access to dental care is available for patients of all ages, demographics, and dental needs.
Light travel needed *** TRAVEL STIPEND GIVEN!! ***
Dental Assistant Pay & Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Great benefits package
- Paid Time Off – PTO
- Salary based on experience
Dental Assistant Responsibilities:
- Prepare the treatment room for the doctor and the patient
- Prepare the patient for treatment
- Set up treatment room with the instruments and materials to be used
- Passes instruments and supplies to the doctor
- Uses suction during the procedure, and help keep the patient comfortable
- Take and pour alginate impressions
- Help educate patients
- Help with charting
- Bring the patient in for treatment. Walks patients out to the front desk after treatment.
- Take blood pressure and pulse when required
- Sterilize instruments and disinfect the treatment room
- Restock the room
- Inform the head assistant when supplies need to be ordered
- Track lab cases as they are sent out and received back
- Call dental labs to pick up cases or follow up when a case has not been received
- Call patients who are late for their appointment
- Help other staff members, both clinical and administrative, when needed
- Look ahead in the schedule to be certain lab cases are here on time
- Take, pour, and separate alginate impressions
- Clean and maintain the hand pieces and equipment
- Helps keep the office clean and neat.
- Support and promote teamwork and a happy atmosphere in the office.
- Other duties may be assigned!
If you meet the above qualifications for our Dental Assistant position, please apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
- MA Dental Assisting License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30
