Dental Assistant Trainee

Position Overview

Join our team at Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics and become a part of our mission to provide exceptional patient care through education and empathy. As a Dental Assistant Trainee (DAT), you will play a crucial role in delivering top‑notch dental services while ensuring our patients have a 5‑star experience. If you’re passionate about dentistry and patient well‑being, we invite you to apply and grow with us.

• Foster a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients throughout their visit.
• Gather and record patients’ medical history for the dentist’s reference.
• Perform dental imaging, including x‑rays and impressions.
• Manage patient records and complete dental charting.
• Organize and prepare instruments for dental procedures.
• Administer topical anesthetics and assist with various clinical procedures.
• Assist the dentist during treatments by handing instruments and materials.
• Educate patients on effective dental care practices.
• Create temporary crowns and assist with dental preparations.
• Adhere to strict infection control protocols to meet industry standards.
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment, ensuring patient safety.
• Provide support in various clinic areas as assigned by leadership as needed.
• Participate in community outreach activities as needed.

• Leadership and Influence:
  Set and communicate goals, enhancing organizational commitment and acknowledging contributions.
• Integrity & Credibility:
  Build trust and respect among patients, colleagues, and leaders through professional conduct.
• Initiative and Results Orientation:
  Establish challenging goals, measure outcomes, and handle crises effectively.
• Effective Communication:
  Understand and tailor communication to others’ needs, anticipating and managing its impact.
• Concern for Order and Quality:
  Maintain meticulous records, ensuring accuracy without compromising deadlines.
• Teamwork:
  Foster a friendly and collaborative atmosphere, aiding colleagues.
• Self‑Management:
  Exhibit self‑confidence, function effectively under pressure, and manage behavior to reduce stress.
• Adaptability:
  Embrace change and support shifting priorities.
• Diversity:
  Adapt and integrate into a diverse work environment and patient population.
• Customer Service Excellence:
  Become a trusted advisor to patients, emphasizing and delivering a 5‑star experience.

• Minimum age of 18 required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
• Active RDA certification & RDA license preferred at time of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of dental office experience highly preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of patient care or customer service experience highly preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including data entry.
• Reliable transportation and availability to work clinic hours, including Saturdays.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance