The Dental Assistant is to assist in all areas of the Dental Clinic to include Chair side assistance for the Dentist and the Administrative responsibilities required for the clinic. Maintain OSHA compliance in the clinic.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We will trust you with:
(Job Responsibilities)
- Assist the dentists in providing patient treatment, x-rays and carrying out the treatment plan
- Proper set up, sanitation and storage of trays and dental instruments
- Follow dental protocol for proper sterilization techniques and asepsis in the clinic
- Proficiency with Eaglesoft Dental System and end of day documentation of treatment provided
- Inventory control of dental supplies and manage lab cases
- Confirm patient appointments and verify health histories.
Bring your strengths:
(Job Requirements)
- Experienced Dental Assistant
- CDA and RDA certification preferred
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Dental X-Ray Certification
Working Conditions:
- Regular standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
- Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English
- Ability to communicate verbally and to accurately hear, with hearing correction
- Ability to see 20/20, with vision correction
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 35 pounds regularly
- Able to use fine motor hand functions
- Frequently exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 80 degrees
Please apply directly online at: https://www.meltrotter.org/givehelp/careers/dental-assistant