Dental Assistant Trainee

Pay Range: $25.00 – $31.88

Develop the skills necessary to facilitate delivery of dental services by assisting dentists with direct patient care (infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatric) and the day‑to‑day operation of the dental clinic.

• Greets, seats and prepares patient in appropriate treatment operatory.
• Prepares operatory in advance of appointment including instruments, radiographs, hand pieces, charts and supplies.
• Assists at chair-side using 4‑handed techniques including tissue retraction, operatory air/water syringe and high-speed evacuation, passing instruments, preparing dental materials, maintaining dry field, etc.
• Verbal relays post treatment instruction to patients.
• Records examination results using proper charting protocol; completes progress notes when appropriate.
• Responsible for basic laboratory procedures including custom acrylic trays fabrication, occlusal guard fabrication, pouring and trimming of diagnostic casts.
• Cleans, prepares, and maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization and tray set up area.
• Prepares and maintains trays, tubs, instrument packs, mobile carts and supplies in organized and uniform manner.
• Performs routine basic maintenance of dental equipment (hand pieces, autoclave, automatic x‑ray developer, high-speed evacuation, etc.).
• Takes impressions and bite registrations.
• Places and removes orthodontic ligatures, bands, separators and appliances as directed by treating dentist.

• Accompanies dentist on village field trips throughout the year.
• Participates in Community Prevention activities i.e. school screening, Headstart, Oral Health Programs, Health Fairs, etc.
• In the absence of the receptionist, answers the telephone, directs calls, takes messages, manages appointment book, and maintains patient flow.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CPR certificate preferred.
• BLS required within 90 days of start.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year.

• None.

• Chair Side Dental assisting
• Dental Radiology
• Infection Control

• Strong oral & written communication skills.
• Advanced levels of hand & eye coordination skills.
• Working level of organizational skills.

• Communicate with patients and staff.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Treat patients and staff with respect.

• Work Shift:
  
  OT 10/40
• Shift Details: 4/10s

• Retirement.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health insurance.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Long and short-term disability.