Dental Assistant - Kim Health Center
About The Position
University Physicians' Association, Inc. is currently looking for a part-time Dental Assistant at the Kim Health Center. This is a part-time position, working 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday), with potential for growth. The Dental Assistant will work one-on-one with a DDS, responsible for general clinic dental maintenance, dental administrative work, and providing primary chairside assistance to the Dentist. Key responsibilities include preparing examination rooms, sterilizing instruments, ensuring equipment readiness, and assisting with labs and x-rays. The role requires anticipating dental needs throughout appointments. The Dental Assistant may also support patient check-in and check-out.
Requirements
- At least two years relevant experience
- Good references
- Licensed and/or certified to perform said duties
- Proficient and Compliant on HIPPA
- Experience anticipating dental needs throughout the appointment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Open Dental software
- Familiarity with Open Dental
- Bilingual in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Update and maintain client’s dental records
- Perform routine dental cleanings
- Assist the dentist with complex dental procedures
- Take and process X-rays of patients
- Schedule patient appointments
- Advise patients on recommended oral hygiene
- Assess stock of dental supplies for ordering
- Educate patients on procedures
- Be organized
- Preparing the examination rooms
- Sterilization of instruments
- Ensuring all necessary equipment is ready
- Assisting with labs and x-rays as needed
- Support patients check in and check out
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
