Dental Assistant - Applewood Dental - Rockport, ME

Applewood Dental is seeking a dental assistant to join our practice. We are looking for a self motivated, team player who enjoys learning new aspects of dentistry in a fast paced environment.

A dental assistant provides chair-side support to the dentist during dental procedures, including patient preparation, instrument sterilization, taking X-rays, assisting with dental treatments, taking digital scans and maintaining patient records, and educating patients and adhering to infection control protocol

Key responsibilities include:

Welcoming patients, reviewing medical history, preparing them for dental procedures, ensuring comfort during treatment, and providing post-operative instructions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients
Detail-oriented with strong hand-eye coordination for precise instrument handling
Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures
Proficiency in dental software for record keeping and scheduling
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to infection control practices and patient safety
Radiology license required for taking dental x-rays using digital technology
Ability to take digital intraoral scans for dental records and dental appliances

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to obtain BLS/CPR certification
Dental X-ray license

Job Type: Full-time or Part time
Pay: per hour
Expected hours: 20-36 per week
Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
On-the-job training
Paid sick time
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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