- Preparing patients for dental work.
- Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
- Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
- Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
- Providing great patient care.
- Recording treatment information in patient records.
- Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
- Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
- Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
- Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
- Caring for dental equipment.
- Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
- Assisting he dentist in routine dental procedures
- Fabricating temporary restorations from preliminary impressions and packing cord.
- Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program. Expanded functions a plus!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a dental assisting certification w/ expanded functions?
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person