Part-time Dental Assistant

Benevis•Lake Charles, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Dental is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join their growing team. This role involves providing support to the office and assisting professional dental staff with treatment, with a focus on creating happy, healthy smiles through quality, affordable dental care. The company serves a patient base that is 70% or more children, and the role involves community outreach and promoting a positive image of the company. The position is 3 days a week, totaling 24 hours.

Requirements

Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required
Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
Other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices
Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State and individual practices
Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent)

Responsibilities

Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment
Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions
Prepare patient for examination and treatment
Take x-rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location)
Responsible for the operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms
Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials
Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs and rooms
Assist professional dental staff with treatment
Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart
Assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures
Pour, trim and polish impression casts
Fabricate custom impression trays
Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
Other duties as assigned