20 Best Dental Assistant jobs (Hiring Now!)

Dental Assistant-Carthage
ACCESS Family Care —Carthage, MO
Answers and manages telephone calls with pleasant telephone etiquette. Prepares lab cases and calls labs for pickup. Prepare rooms for appropriate procedures.
$15 an hour
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Registered Dental Assistant/ Dental Assistant (RDA/DA)
Oaks Dental Group —Paso Robles, CA
Perform dental receptionist duties as needed. Take and develop dental x-rays. Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or relevant certification/degree.
$21.50 - $26.50 an hour
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Surgical Dental Assistant - RDA
Ghaderi Koszeghy Periodontics —Palo Alto, CA
Radiation safety (x-ray) certification required. Knowledge of dental/medical terminology. Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
From $34 an hour
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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant EFDA - Crosstown Dental Hershey
Progressive Dental Concepts —Hershey, PA
Effectively assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry in accordance with the state dental practice act. World-class 401(k) plan, with matching up to 4% of…
Estimated: $39.8K - $50.4K a year
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Part Time Dental Assistant
West River Family Dental —Brattleboro, VT
Must be willing to take additional training courses for X-Ray certification and other expanded function courses .( if no experience).
Estimated: $32.7K - $41.4K a year
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Orthodontic Assistant
SALT Dental Partners —Billings, MT
Familiarity with medical imaging and dental receptionist duties is beneficial. Perform basic dental receptionist duties, such as scheduling appointments and…
$19 - $21 an hour
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Dental Assistant
Hidden Lakes Dental Care —Bolingbrook, IL
Take impressions & prepare lab cases for shipping. PART-TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT (DAY/EVENING SHIFT: Tues, Wed, Thurs)*.
$17 - $20 an hour
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Dental Assistant
North Bethesda Dental Care —Rockville, MD
A dental assisting certification (preferred) or a strong desire to pursue one. Taking dental X-rays (certification preferred).
$22.03 - $26.00 an hour
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17h
Dental Assistant/ Sterilization assistant
Dr James Garner —Oxon Hill, MD
Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of all equipment and operatories. We are seeking a Dental Assistant for our dental practice.
$15 - $19 an hour
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5h
Registered Dental Assistant
Children's Dental FunZone —Van Nuys, CA
Must be a licensed Registered Dental Assistant. Happily, instruct patients in oral hygiene and preventive dental care education. Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
$21 - $25 an hour
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Sterilization Assistant/Dental Assistant
VI Oral Surgery,Inc. —Saint Croix, VI
BCLS certification; can be obtained on the job. Organizing and straightening procedure rooms to allow for surgical assistant and patient functioning.
From $12 an hour
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Register Dental Assistant
Access Dental & Orthodontics —Terre Haute, IN
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA). Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who…
$18 - $24 an hour
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Dental Assistant, EFDA
Urgent Dental Center & Family Dentistry —Lafayette, IN
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked. Proven experience as dental assistant. Graduating from dental assistant school is preferred.
$18 - $28 an hour
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Dental Assistant- 88393
Lake Joy Dental Care —Kathleen, GA
Must be proficient in making temp crowns, assisting with crowns, root canals, fillings & extractions. 3 Years of Previous Dental Experience is required.
Estimated: $39.8K - $50.3K a year
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Dental Assistant
Harvey Dental Clinic —Harvey, ND
Take and develop dental x-rays. The ideal candidate will assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures, perform administrative tasks, and ensure…
Estimated: $40K - $50.6K a year
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Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Paventy & Brown Orthodontics —Eugene, OR
*Certification and Experience*: Must be a certified Dental Assistant with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an orthodontic setting.
Estimated: $44K - $55.7K a year
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Dental Assistant
Kaizen Dental Center - Honolulu —Honolulu, HI
Certification received from a dental assistant school, preferred. Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort.
From $20 an hour
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11d
Dental Assistant
DeMers Dental —East Grand Forks, MN
Do not need a MN license but some experience in dental assisting encouraged. Assisting with lab tasks as needed. Taking records, impressions, or x-rays.
$24 - $32 an hour
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13d
dental front desk/ dental assistant/ dental billing
Family & Children Dental Clinic —Canoga Park, CA
Dental receptionist: 1 year (Preferred). Dental scheduling : 1 year (Preferred). Job Types: Full-time, Part-time. Insurance verification: 1 year (Preferred).
$18 - $25 an hour
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2h
Chairside Dental Assistant
Waldron & Lee Dentistry —Marietta, GA
*Join Our Fantastic Dental Dream Team! * Are you ready to be part of an amazing dental office family? Well, we’ve got some bittersweet news—one of our…
Up to $27 an hour
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Dental Assistant-Carthage

ACCESS Family Care - Carthage, MO

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Job Details

Full-time $15 an hour

Qualifications

Bilingual
Spanish
CPR Certification
Management
Customer service
English
Dental terminology
Continuous improvement
Quality improvement
Computer skills
Phone etiquette
Communication skills
Copywriting

Full Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Supporting the Mission and Core Values of ACCESS Family Care, the individual in this position works cooperatively with all staff members; serving each other, our customers, and promoting a team effort and positive presence at all sites.

Provides chair side assistance to the dentists in providing dental treatment.
Works independently as allowed by State law and specific individual certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess the following knowledge and skills to accomplish the job requirements:
Notifies Clinic Manager of maintenance needs and/or requests

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Consistently exemplifies ACCESS Family Care’s Core Values (C.A.R.E.) with patients and coworkers: Compassion, Access, Respect, and Excellence.
Exemplifies Servant Leadership Qualities: Trusted Servant, Humility, Forgiveness, Patience, Trustworthy

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION/TEAM EFFORT

Works cooperatively with all staff members; serving each other while promoting a team effort and positive presence at all sites
Assists with the orientation and training of new Team members
Initiates internal Event Report form as required, supporting continuous quality improvement throughout Access Family Care

Possess skills and abilities to understand dental terminology, operate equipment, understand instructions, and perform technical procedures
Must display excellent customer service skills
Demonstrate the ability to work with all segments of the population
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
Ability to work in a Team effort is a must
Current CPR certification
A Basic Skills certificate is preferred
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Attends all training sessions, staff meetings, and in-services as requested
Prepare rooms for appropriate procedures
Greets and assists patients to the appropriate examination room
Collects and records patient health histories and vital signs
Performs clinical patient care as directed by the dentist, including but not limited to Rubber Dam placement, taking radiographs, making impressions, lab work and pouring models, placement of matrix bands, fabrication of provisional, assists and monitors administration of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen, etc.
Reviews consent forms and post operations instructions with patients
Prepares lab cases and calls labs for pickup
Presents and discusses treatment plans and costs with patients
Calls in prescriptions to pharmacy as directed by dentist
Assists hygienists with duties as available
Verify records release authorization is in patient’s chart
Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies, and equipment
Patient management during dental procedures
Instrument transfer
Dental procedures isolation techniques.
Prepares dental materials: cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.
Dental charting
Supervises prevention and management of dental medical emergencies
Provides patient and community education i.e., delivering patient personal oral care instructions, delivering community dental health presentations, and plans, assembles, and manages health fair booths
Cleans and restocks exam rooms
Takes, mounts, and assigns x-rays to correct patient chart in Dentrix
Updates and maintains monthly maintenance log, checking oxygen supply weekly and laboratory equipment per protocol
Schedules appointments as necessary
Empty biohazard trash (red-bag) and assist with good housekeeping of clinic
COMPUTER:
- Enters information into the system in an accurate and timely manner
- Utilizes the correct procedure to update information in the system
- Verifies and updates patient information each visit
- Ability to print information as needed from the system
- Ability to open and save, and search for Word documents
- Ability to copy and paste
- Access and respond to emails in a timely manner
- Ability to access the organizational website

PROBLEM-SOLVING

Demonstrates good judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable concerns.
Follows proper reporting procedures and processes
Reports needs to appropriate management
Manages conflict in an appropriate and professional manner, resolving issues at the lowest level possible, and following chain of command when necessary to resolve customer issues or complaints

PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY

Maintains a clean and organized work area
Responsive to changing work requirements. Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner
Minimizes non-productive time and fills slow periods with education, organizing, housekeeping, or assistance to others
Organizes work areas to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames
Consistently evaluates work and determines if further steps are needed to meet internal and external customer expectations
Takes initiative to redo inadequate or incomplete work
Meets or exceeds attendance guidelines and consistently starts work on time
Assures accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability of results for the job. Takes ownership for mistakes
Attends (or has an excused absence) for all mandatory in-services i.e., safety/health fairs, employee meetings, and specific departmental in-services

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Consistently demonstrates a commitment to Access Family Care’s Mission, to Serve the Underserved
Follows dress code and appears professional while on duty
Provides high quality customer services to internal and external customers
Retrieves and responds to voice messages timely
Greets everyone with friendliness and respect and resolves problems to the best of their ability or refers customers cordially to management
Answers and manages telephone calls with pleasant telephone etiquette

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Reads and understands HIPAA regulations and applies security measures to protect the privacy of patient information
Reads and understands ACCESS Family Care’s Policies and Procedures
Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly
Responds quickly and appropriately to all drills and codes conducted by management staff
Reports unsafe working conditions in timely manner to management
Adheres to program guidelines, policies and procedures, and reports all work related incidents/accidents timely to appropriate management and human resources
Participates in safety in-services
Follows proper reporting procedures for actual or potential incidents so follow up and or prevention can occur

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The individual in this position will have mobility within the clinic; working in an office environment with minimal exposure to temperature changes, noise, and dust. Employee may be exposed to body fluids, including blood. Regular schedules are established to meet the needs of our patients. Evenings and Saturdays may be required. Overtime may be required occasionally, with flexible scheduling arrangements as approved. Occasional travel may be required. Typically, while performing the duties of this position the employee will sit for the majority of the workday. Close vision is required to perform the duties of this position.

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