Dental Assistant Trainee
About The Position
Join our team at Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics and become a part of our mission to provide exceptional patient care through education and empathy. As a Dental Assistant Trainee (DAT), you will play a crucial role in delivering top-notch dental services while ensuring our patients have a 5-star experience. If you're passionate about dentistry and patient well-being, we invite you to apply and grow with us. Position Overview: As a DAT, you will work under the guidance of our Lead Registered Dental Assistant and Doctor, performing various office functions that contribute to our patients' overall well-being. You will receive hands on training for the duties of the Dental Assistant position. Your responsibilities will encompass chairside assistance, patient care and education, laboratory tasks, and administrative duties. Additionally, you will receive cross-training to assist with front office tasks, all aimed at maintaining our commitment to a 5-star patient experience.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including data entry.
- Reliable transportation and availability to work clinic hours, including Saturdays.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
- Active RDA certification & RDA license preffered at time of hire
- Minimum 1 year of Dental office experience highly preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of patient care or customer service experience highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Foster a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients throughout their visit.
- Gather and record patients' medical history for the dentist's reference.
- Perform dental imaging, including x-rays and impressions.
- Manage patient records and complete dental charting.
- Organize and prepare instruments for dental procedures.
- Administer topical anesthetics and assist with various clinical procedures.
- Assist the dentist during treatments by handing instruments and materials.
- Educate patients on effective dental care practices.
- Create temporary crowns and assist with dental preparations.
- Adhere to strict infection control protocols to meet industry standards.
- Sterilize dental instruments and equipment, ensuring patient safety.
- Provide support in various clinic areas as assigned by leadership as needed.
- Participate in community outreach activities as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
