Certified Dental Assistant

Clear Lakes Dental Franchise•Eastlake, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Clear Lakes Dental is seeking a full-time Unlicensed Dental Assistant. No license is required as the company provides 100% fully paid training. This role involves assisting dentists, EFDAs, and hygienists with patient treatments, preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, and setting up rooms. The ideal candidate is well-organized with great attention to detail and provides exceptional patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1–3 years of 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.
Certificate in Coronal Polishing preferred.
Certificate in Dental Radiography/X-Ray preferred.
Certificate in Sealant Application
CPR training is not required but definitely a plus.
Bilingual in Spanish, Somali, Oromo, or Hmong is a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs the following job functions under the initial supervision of a licensed provider.
Reviews the patient's chart and prepares instruments and equipment.
Retrieving and recording the patient’s vital signs.
Recording treatment information in patient’s records, documenting notes and charting the existing/proposed individualized treatment plan.
Provides dental chair assistance during oral surgical procedures, operating suction equipment, disinfecting operative area, and supplying instruments and materials.
Sterilizes operatory room in between patients and preparation of operatory.
Cleans and maintains equipment and work area.
Helping 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.
Assist in the completion of the daily/weekly/monthly checklist along with the other Dental Assistants.
Performs related work as required, but only after appropriate training.
Maintain patient confidentiality.