Dental Assistant

Doc Bresler's Cavity Busters is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our South Philadelphia location. This is a full-time position that requires one Saturday per month. Dental Assistants MUST BE X-RAY CERTIFIED.

Dental Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greet parents and review treatment plan for visit.
• Responsible for walking patients back to treatment areas and verify demographics.
• Review and record dental health histories of patients in digital chart.
• Take digital x-rays and panoramic images.
• Set up instrument trays and prepare patient for treatment.
• Set up dental chair with all necessary dental materials for doctor, hygienist, and EFDA.
• Enter treatment information and procedures into patient’s electronic chart.
• Chairside assist doctors and EFDAs by preparing materials and handling suctioning.
• Make preliminary impressions for our lab.
• Clean room and disinfect dental chairs after patient use.
• Sterilize dental instruments and disinfect equipment.
• Review visit with parent after treatment, provide postoperative instructions, and lead parent to the front desk for follow-up appointments.
• Unbox materials and verify orders.

Dental Assistant Requirements:

• X-ray certification (mandatory)
• Ability to multitask and work in a team environment

Requested, but not required:

• Experience with Dentrix Enterprise dental software and dental terminology.

Schedule

• Monday 10:00am - 7:00pm
• Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
• Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
• Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
• Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm
• Saturday 8:30am - 2:30pm (once per month)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Radiation Health & Safety Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person