Job Description

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Dental Assistant to join our team. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing quality dental care to our patients. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting the dentist during procedures, taking patient X-rays, breaking down and setting up rooms using sterile procedure, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Duties:
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and procedures
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures.
- Take digital patient X-rays as directed by the dentist
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-operative care instructions
- Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of dental instruments and equipment disinfection
- Follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
- Utilize Dentrix dental software for scheduling appointments and navigating patient chart to access xrays and periocharting.

- Ordering supplies from multiple companies

Skills:
- Proficiency in digital X-rays, Dexis system preferred
- Experience with dental assisting techniques including coronal polish, making temporary crowns and bridges, and sterilization of instruments
- Understanding of OSHA and of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care instructions

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for providing exceptional dental care, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team today and contribute to creating healthy smiles!

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Shift work,

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