Are you interested in working in a brand new, state of the art dental office that strives to change the dental industry by providing exceptional patient experiences and providing quality lifetime dental care?
Responsibilities
- Maintain office policies and procedures
- Collecting payment
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Taking digital dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Asking about the patient's medical history
- Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
- Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
- Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling.
- Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
- Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
- Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery
- Answering phones and confirming patient appointments.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or a Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF)
- Current CPR certification preferred
- Radiology certification preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines
- Possess a professional and positive attitude
- Quick learner that is consistent
- Reliable
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work part time from 1 or 2pm - 6pm Monday through Friday?
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
