Dental Assistant

Maine Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center • Full-time • Scarborough, Maine, United States • $20 - $25 / hour • 1m ago

Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures

-Assist in sedations and help manage airway
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Perform medical documentation and maintain accurate patient records
- Conduct patient assessments and obtain medical history
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform dental laboratory procedures, including pouring and trimming models
- Assist with dental CAD/CAM technology and digital impressions
- Utilize electronic health record systems such as WINOMS for medical coding and record keeping

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a dental assisting program preferred but not necessary.
- X-ray certification preferred, but not necessary.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with patients of all ages, including pediatrics
- Proficiency in using dental software and electronic health record systems- we can teach

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the dental practice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person