Dental Assistant
About The Position
Jessie Albert Dental and Orthodontic Center (JADOC) in Bath, Maine is a well-respected clinic with over 40 years of experience in the community. We are committed to the mission of Catholic Charities Maine to bring help & hope to Maine’s most vulnerable. We now have an opening for a Full-Time (4 days per week) Dental Assistant. We are looking to hire someone who will make this a career and join our team of dedicated professionals. The Dental Assistant provides chair-side assistance to the Dentist. Primary Responsibilities: To perform clinical services under the general supervision of the Dentist. Greet and seat patients. Review all drugs the patient may be taking. Take and record the vital signs of blood pressure and pulse. Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies, and equipment. Sterilize instruments. Ensure proper clinical sterilization practices as indicated by OSHA and the office manual procedures. Preparation of dental materials and appointment procedural setups. Provide nutrition and dental health counseling as necessary. Give oral health instructions and perform dietary analysis for dental disease control. Retract lips, cheek, tongue, and other tissue parts. Irrigate and aspirate the oral cavity. For instruction purposes, demonstrate how the patient should place and remove removable prostheses, appliances, and retainers. Take and pour impressions.
Requirements
- Will enjoy working with children and adults in a fast-paced environment and have good people, organizational, and lab skills.
- Must have good fine motor skills and dexterity.
- Must be a team player.
- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to candidates with a Maine certification in Radiography.
- Experience in a dental office is preferred, but exceptions can be made for the right candidate that shows excellent didactic and clinical skills.
- Experience with Dentrix and/or Dolphin a plus!
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical services under the general supervision of the Dentist.
- Greet and seat patients.
- Review all drugs the patient may be taking.
- Take and record the vital signs of blood pressure and pulse.
- Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Sterilize instruments.
- Ensure proper clinical sterilization practices as indicated by OSHA and the office manual procedures.
- Preparation of dental materials and appointment procedural setups.
- Provide nutrition and dental health counseling as necessary.
- Give oral health instructions and perform dietary analysis for dental disease control.
- Retract lips, cheek, tongue, and other tissue parts.
- Irrigate and aspirate the oral cavity.
- For instruction purposes, demonstrate how the patient should place and remove removable prostheses, appliances, and retainers.
- Take and pour impressions.
Benefits
- 4 weeks of Earned Time for every 12 months worked
- Up to six (6) paid agency holidays
- Dental care stipend
- Short- and long-term disability, life insurance (employer paid!)
- A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bereavement Time off
- 401k agency contribution
- Health and Wellness programs including up to $100 reimbursement per year on health and wellness purchases, as well as access to group & individual wellness coaching.
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with a paid “Health Screening” benefit
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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
