- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
Job Description
Are you an experienced and certified dental assistant with a commitment to positive patient experiences? If so, weâd love to talk with you. Our busy dental practice is growing, and we need someone who can provide high-quality dental services to clients and assist our dentists and dental hygienists with examinations and dental procedures. Our ideal candidate has 2 or more years of dental practicing experience, a current CDA/ RDA license, and excellent customer service, organization, and communication skills. If this sounds like a position youâll thrive in, we invite you to apply today. Compensation:
$25 - $28 hourly Responsibilities:
Assist dentists and dental hygienists during any procedures or examinations by handing off dental instruments, providing suction, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team
Equip and prepare treatment rooms for examination and procedures by laying out necessary sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials
Measure and document vital signs and update medical history for patients
Schedule appointments for patient care follow up, answer any questions they may have about dental hygiene, and provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patientsâ teeth and gums, after procedures
Greet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during the appointment
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification or RDA state license by the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB)
Proficiency with computers, and experience updating patient histories, and with dental software is necessary
Up-to-date BLS/CPR certification is required
Strong interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are essential
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
About Company
We are a group specialty practice aiming to deliver the best patient experience for everyday.
