Dental Assistant

St.Albans, VT • Full-time • Saint Albans, Vermont, United States • $22 - $27 / hour • 3w ago

**Compensation Based on Experience**

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual eager to embark on a career in dental assisting. The ideal candidate should be at least 18 years of age and available to work on weekdays. Interested individuals are invited to submit their application.

As an aspiring dental assistant, they will have the opportunity to work closely with dentists, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare setting. If the candidate is passionate about helping others achieve optimal oral health and are eager to learn, this role could be a perfect fit. Here are some key responsibilities and benefits of joining our team:

Assisting dentists during procedures, including preparing the exam room and sterilizing instruments
Interacting with patients, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient records
Learning about dental procedures, terminology, and best practices in oral healthcare
Gaining valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of a dental office
Developing skills in communication, teamwork, and attention to detail
Contributing to a positive and supportive work environment focused on patient care and satisfaction

If you have someone who is ready to begin a rewarding career path in the dental field, please submit your resume to jess.bordeaux@roligo-dental.com to take the first step towards becoming a vital member of our team. We look forward to welcoming a motivated and dedicated individual to join us in providing quality dental care to our community.

Dental Assistant Job Description

Our Dental Assistants are the heroes of our practice. They support the patients’ comfort and safety during procedures, they help the doctors work efficiently without stress, and they promote a positive and healthy working environment by assisting their colleagues and making the day flow smoothly. Professionalism and positivity are the trademarks of our dental assistants, and they contribute to a harmonious work environment each and every day. We are looking for an assistant for our office in the beautiful St. Albans, VT.

Responsibilities include:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and medical history
- Charting and medical coding
- Provide support in pediatric dentistry procedures
- Utilize CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software for dental prosthetics
- Advanced diagnostics including intraoral photographs and 3D digital scans
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical documentation
- Logging and tracking of lab cases and associated appointments
- Facilitating repair requests
- Inventory
- Supply ordering
- Flush lines
- Maintaining tech equipment (handpieces, conebeam, compressor, etc.)
- Unpack shipments and send invoices to bookkeeping
- Organize treatment rooms and lab area
- Maintaining the facility

Experience:
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Proficiency in using dental software and technology
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Previous dental assisting experience required in GP and specialty procedures preferred

Job Type: Full-time

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