What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant-Expanded Functions position at Prince Frederick Dental Center?
We are a busy family dental practice looking for a highly motivated dental assistant to join our team!
Job Description:
Provide the ultimate patient experience
Preparing patients for dental work.
Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
Providing great patient care.
Recording treatment information in patient records.
Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Character Traits:
*Must include multitasking, working well with others on a team, flexibility to change, thinking outside of the box, taking initiative, and always having a pleasant attitude
X-ray certification required
dental assistant qualified in general duties certification preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Dental X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $25