Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Assistant - Affordable Smiles of Lacombe - Marrero, LA
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Marrero, LA
Job Description
Position Summary: Affordable Smiles of Lacombe is looking for an upbeat, reliable, Dental Assistant with a love for patient care to join our team!
Affordable Smiles offers competitive pay and great benefits including:
Group health insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Free life insurance
401k Plan
Monthly bonus potential
Essential Functions:
Actively provide instruments and materials to dentist during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and dentist's efficiency Assist with dental and medical emergencies according to OSHA and office procedures
Assist chair side during administration of nitrous oxide
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
Clean and polish removable appliances
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
Record treatment information in patient records
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner
Must maintain regular, consistent and punctual attendance in accordance with assigned schedule and time off policies
Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments
Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings
Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Standing and walking 80%
Sitting 20%
Moderate noise levels from dental and other lab equipment
Medical, office, and lab setting
Minimum lifting requirements of 35 pounds in order to transfer equipment and pack and unpack supplies.
Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes in order to examine and service patients.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
