Dental Assistant FT - Woonsocket
About The Position
Thundermist's Mission - To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles. Please note, effective September 1,2021, all Thundermist employees are required to have an initial dose of vaccine to prevent Covid-19. Effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider. General Responsibilities: The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing hands-on support to the Dentist, completing preparation work to efficiently care for patients and assist during dental procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- X-Ray Certification (or completion within 6 months of hire)
- BLS Certification
- Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Consistently professional appearance and attitude.
- Able to provide great patient care.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year experience as a dental assistant
- Candidates who do not meet all of the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Sterilization of dental instruments
- Setting up dental procedures
- Demonstrating and developing x-ray films
- Taking alginate impressions
- Ability to take clear x-ray films
- Document vitals and chief complaints in chart
- Document notes in chart
- Document treatment plan in chart
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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
