Dental Assistants help dentists to ensure dental procedures go smoothly and patients are comfortable. Duties and responsibilities of the Dental Assistant include:

Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
Taking and processing X-rays of patients
Processing lab work for the dentist
Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
Taking billing and insurance details from patients
Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
Updating and maintaining dental records
Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental clinic

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Duties:

Assisting chair-side
Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
Using computers to update electronic patient records
Assisting with lab tasks as needed
Assisting with front office tasks as needed

Clinical Setting:

General Dentistry

Work Remotely

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Progressive Dental Care, PC

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