Periodontal Dental Assistant

42 North Dental • Portland, ME

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Part-Time Periodontal Dental Assistant role. The schedule for this would be: Fridays 8am-5pm. The Dental Assistant provides clinical support to facilitate the relationship between our patients and dentists, increase the efficiency of delivering quality dental care and maintain communication between dentists, patients and administrative staff to ensure a positive patient experience. Our Specialty team travels to multiple locations. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel required. Mileage reimbursement provided.

Requirements

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by state

Nice To Haves

• C.D.A. preferred

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment
• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures
• Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures
• Provide post operative instructions and patient education
• Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments
• Maintain strict compliance to infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA
• Maintain dental supply inventory
• Perform other related job duties as assigned
• Must demonstrate strong teamwork as the providers assisted are subject to change dependent upon the practice needs.

Benefits

• Health Insurance with optional HSA (healthcare savings account), (single or family coverage)
• gym/health club reimbursement
• discounted health and fitness merchandise
• Dental benefits (including free cleanings)
• Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program with unlimited access to free mental health support, legal advice, financial counseling, and more
• 401K with dedicated financial assistance
• Continuing education through work at no cost to you
• Mileage reimbursement provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed