Dental Assistant/Certified Dental Assistant

Mount Desert Island Hospital•Southwest Harbor, ME

43m•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant works as a team member to ensure safe, high quality care. Duties include preparing patients for dental examinations, assisting the Dentist during procedures, obtaining dental history and vital signs, sterilizing equipment, maintaining clinical supply inventory and ordering.

Requirements

High school diploma
CPR Certification (preferred)
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally
Strong organizational skills
Able to handle numerous tasks at the same time and prioritize them
Flexible
Excellent time management skills
Proficient with computers
Capable of working as part of a diverse team in a fast paced environment
Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with patients and standing and/or walking for most of the day
Will work with blood or blood borne pathogens and will require OSHA training
Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of personal protective equipment

Nice To Haves

Certification in Dental Assisting is not necessary. We will train the right candidate with a high school diploma.
Experience is not necessary. We will train the right candidate.