```Duties```
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take dental x-rays
- Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and medical history
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Maintain accurate patient records using Eaglesoft software
- Assist with dental lab work, including pouring models and fabricating temporary crowns
- Ensure compliance with infection control and aseptic techniques

```Experience```
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a dental assistant
- Proficiency in dental assisting procedures, including fixed and removeable prosthodontics, endodontics, restorative, and extractions
- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus

Skills:
- Proficient in patient assessment techniques and taking vital signs
- Knowledge of dental assisting procedures, including chairside assistance and instrument sterilization
- Understanding of aseptic technique and infection control protocols

As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the dentist in providing high-quality dental care to patients. Your duties will include assisting during procedures, preparing instruments, taking x-rays, performing patient assessments, and maintaining accurate records. Strong skills in patient assessment, aseptic technique, infection control, and dental assisting are essential for success in this position.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
License reimbursement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
No nights

Work Location: In person

Northern Lakes Dental of Grand Rapids jobs

Dental Assistant