Dental Assistant
Job Description
The Dental Assistant with an X-ray license plays a vital role in supporting our practice by having strong communication and organizational skills and provide exceptional patient care as well as having the ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
This position requires meticulous attention to sterilization, infection control, patient care and operational flow.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for dental procedures
- Take digital x-rays (FMX, PAs, BWs )
- Assist dentist chair side during treatments
- Maintain sterilization and infection control standards
- Manage inventory and order dental supplies
- Ensure proper maintenance of dental equipment and instruments
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
- Assist front desk with clerical duties
- Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required
Preferred Qualifications
- Entry-level to 3+ years experience in dental assisting. Schedule
Mon: 8:45-5:30 with 1 hour lunch
Tues: 8:45-2:00
Wed: 12:45-6:30
Thur: 12:45-6:30
Sat: 8:45-1:00 (one Sat/month)
We are a one dentist general dental practice, well established over 25 years and committed to providing excellent and professional oral care to our family of patients. We are seeking a dedicated and responsible Dental Assistant with a personable attitude to join our dynamic dental team! The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in dental assisting, with a passion for providing exceptional patient care and supporting clinical operations. We welcome recent graduates and experienced applicants to apply however an x-ray license is a must.
