Dental Assistant

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Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team and provide essential support to our dental practice. The Dental Assistant will work closely with the dentist, maintain a clean and organized operatory, handle dental equipment, and interact professionally with patients from diverse backgrounds and age groups.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team and provide essential support to our dental practice. The Dental Assistant will work closely with the dentist, maintain a clean and organized operatory, handle dental equipment, and interact professionally with patients from diverse backgrounds and age groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside using four-handed dentistry principles.
• Seat and dismiss patients, ensuring cleanliness in the operatory and dental laboratory with approved disinfectants.
• Maintain dental equipment following manufacturer guidelines.
• Clean and sterilize dental instruments, take and process radiographs.
• Manage inventory of dental supplies.
• Perform clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and utilizing computerized patient information systems.
• Provide professional and supportive interactions with patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Previous experience in a dental office.
• Capable of performing physical tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

Additional Qualifications Preferred

• Certification as a Dental Assistant (e.g., recognized Registered Dental Assistant certification).

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $18.78 - $22.46 for Certified Dental Assistants.
• Hourly rate: $17.78 - $21.46 for candidates without certification.

Benefits

Our organization offers competitive pay and benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, 401k match, Tuition Assistance, and Paid Time Off.

* This position is a part of a recognized union - 1199 SEIU.
* Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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