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Dental – Dental Assistant

About the Opportunity:

The Dental Assistant role involves providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction in a team-based environment. This part-time contract position focuses on handling a variety of clinical duties that support dental office operations, requiring exceptional customer service and communication skills.

The estimated base pay for these positions are $22.00 to $26.00 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Ensure a welcoming and well-prepared treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Prepare patients for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping them.
  • Serve as a key communicator, providing information and support to patients and colleagues.
  • Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area and passing instruments.
  • Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing them on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
  • Provide diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
  • Maintain patient appearance by fabricating temporary restorations and cleaning removable appliances.
  • Help manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification.
  • Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Document dental care services by charting in patient records.
  • Protect patient and employee safety by adhering to infection-control policies.
  • Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies appropriately.

Job Requirements:

  • Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program or six months of hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant.
  • Six (6) hour x-ray training certification and a CPR card.
  • Preferred certifications include nitrous oxide certification and coronal polishing certification.

Why Join Us:

  • Competitive pay.
  • Opportunities for contract extensions.
  • Emphasis on a supportive work environment with interdisciplinary collaboration.

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