Dental Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and state-mandated training courses for certification, licensure, or registration.
• Certifications, licenses, or registrations mandated by the applicable state, such as coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, or pit and fissure sealant application.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment with urgency.
• Participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by keeping patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment and assist doctors in providing efficient, quality dental treatment.
• At the dentist’s direction, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate.
• At the dentist’s direction, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with American Dental Association guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and other regulations and policies, including OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, and HR policies and practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in the local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles working weekends