Unlicensed Dental Assitant
Clear Lakes Dental•Eastlake, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
Clear Lakes Dental is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate full-time Unlicensed Dental Assistant. No prior license is required as the company provides 100% fully paid training. This role involves assisting with patient preparation, instrument sterilization, room setup, and supporting dentists, dental therapists, and hygienists during patient treatments. The ideal candidate is well-organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Requirements
- School diploma or equivalent.
- 1-3 years customer service experience.
- A desire to learn more about the dental industry.
- Good computer skills.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Attention to detail, well-organized and reliable.
Nice To Haves
- Secondary education is a plus.
- CPR training is not required but definitely a plus!
- Bilingual in Spanish, Somali, Oromo or Hmong a plus.
Responsibilities
- Performs job functions under the initial supervision of a licensed provider.
- Reviews patient charts and prepares instruments and equipment.
- Retrieves and records patient vital signs.
- Performs procedures such as pouring stone models and preparing cases for the lab.
- Records treatment information in patient records, documenting notes and charting the existing/proposed individualized treatment plan.
- Provides dental chair assistance during oral surgical procedures, operating suction equipment, disinfecting the operative area, and supplying instruments and materials.
- Sterilizes operatory rooms between patients and prepares the operatory.
- Cleans and maintains equipment and work area.
- Assists with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting in dental procedures.
- Applies topical medications in appropriate dosages or quantities as prescribed by a dentist.
- Provides post-operative care instructions as directed by the dentist/provider.
- Records patient's preferred choice of pharmacy.
- Ensures that all carts and cabinets are stocked on a daily basis.
- Assists in the completion of daily/weekly/monthly checklists with other Dental Assistants.
- Performs related work as required, after appropriate training.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
Benefits
- 100% fully paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
