Dental Assistant

Location: Morrisville

Lamoille Health Partners is seeking a detail-oriented and professional Dental Assistant to join our clinical team. This role provides essential support to dentists and dental hygienists, ensuring efficient "four-handed" clinical care and maintaining a high-standard sterile environment. The ideal candidate will balance technical proficiency in dental procedures with a focus on patient comfort and clear communication.

Key Responsibilities

* Clinical Support:
Provide chairside assistance during exams, fillings, extractions, and restorative procedures.

* Patient Care:
Prepare patients for treatment, update medical histories, and deliver post-operative care instructions.

* Radiography:
Perform high-quality digital X-rays and take impressions for study casts or appliances.

* Infection Control:
Maintain clinical safety by strictly adhering to CDC and OSHA protocols for instrument sterilization and operatory turnover.

* Administrative Accuracy:
Ensure precise, real-time documentation within the Electronic Dental Record (EDR) system.

Qualifications

* Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program is preferred.

* Certifications:

* Dental Radiography:
Required. Candidates who do not currently hold this certificate will be required to obtain it within six (6) months of their start date.

* BLS/CPR:
Current certification required.

* Experience:

1-2 years in a clinical dental setting preferred; however, we are willing to train highly motivated candidates.

* Technical

Skills:

Proficiency with dental software (e.g., eCW, Dentrix, Eaglesoft) and high-level manual dexterity.

Benefits

* Competitive hourly wages based on experience.

* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

* 401(k) retirement plan with organizational match.

* Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

* Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.