- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Lewiston, ME
Job Description
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Do you want to be a part of something great? Are you hoping to join a team where you can learn and grow? Read on to see if you have what it takes to join our awesome team!
We have an opportunity for a Dental Assistant to join our growing practice. If you enjoy a fast-paced environmentâdirectly assisting in delivering great dental care to patients, you may be the person we seek. Additional responsibilities include the following:
Preparing treatment rooms for patients by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols
Cleaning and sterilizing dental instruments according to infection control protocols
Taking and preparing x-rays for dentist review and reference using dental radiology standards
Escorting patients to the treatment room and preparing patients for the dentist and the applicable procedure(s)
Updating medical history and other records
Assisting with chair-side in four-handed dentistry techniques; anticipating dentist's needs while at chair-side
Assist Dental Hygienist with charting and set-up/sterilization of hygiene treatment rooms and equipment
Providing patient education as appropriate and encouraging good home oral hygiene
Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Protecting patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
Assisting the front desk with scheduling, patient walk-outs, check-in, and phones
Skills and Abilities
Able to provide excellent patient care
Ability to maintain poise and composure under pressure
Be a team player and have excellent people skills
Skilled multitasker with excellent analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
Basic Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to obtain BLS/CPR certification
Proficiency using MS Excel, MS Word, and e-mail
Other Preferred Qualifications
Dental x-ray certification
Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program
Two (2)+ years of clinical experience would be nice (but we're willing to train)
Experience using the EagleSoft software application for all scheduling and charting activities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 â 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
