Dental Assistant

Are you a skilled and compassionate Registered Dental Assistant seeking an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge dental practice? Look no further!

Our brand new, State-Of-The-Art dental practice is currently seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Registered Dental Assistant.

Hiring for Full-time and Part-time positions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active CPR and AED training
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide (preferred)
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
• Dental practice management software (Dentrix) preferred
• Sealant, Coronal Polishing are all a huge plus!
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a MUST

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Focusing on Patient Safety and Team Safety as priority one
• Adhering to OSHA and Infection Control Protocols, and disposing of sharps and clinical waste in a prompt and safe manner
• Maintaining digital patient artifacts such as health history, insurance eligibility, treatment plans, pre-authorizations, lab requests, procedures, and appointment details
• Educating patients and parents on the benefits of good oral health
• Monitoring the patient's physical and emotional well-being during the entire visit
• Preparing tray set-ups according to doctor preferences and planned procedures
• Ensuring that exam rooms and operatories are cleaned, disinfected, organized, and stocked according to the required standards at the beginning and end of each patient interaction
• Charting existing treatment for new patients by updating the patient chart with entries for fillings, crowns, sealants, etc.
• Reviewing the patient chart and health history prior to the doctor arrival and reconfirming the patient's chief concern
• Taking diagnostic quality digital X-Rays and attaching them to the patient chart
• Helping our Team clean surfaces, sinks, floors and common areas of exam rooms, operatories, reception, break rooms, restrooms, etc.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay structure – starting pay $16-20/hour based on experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged sitting and standing as needed
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Join us in providing high-quality dental care and making a positive impact on our patients' lives! If you are passionate about dentistry and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and cover letter. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person