Princess Dental Staffing

Dental Assistant - Waveland Dental Center - Waveland, MS

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Waveland, MS

Job Description

Waveland Dental Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate full-time dental assistant with at least two years of experience. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

Seating and preparing patients for procedures
Collecting, reviewing and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs
Assisting the doctor with procedures utilizing four-handed dentistry
Selecting and setting up instruments, equipment and materials needed for procedures
Taking radiographs using digital radiography (Dexis)
Taking impressions
Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
Entering treatment plans and treatment notes
Stocking and sterilizing operatory and assisting with lab sterilization and maintenance

Requirements and skills required for this position:

Proven experience as a dental assistant
Dentrix and Dexis knowledge
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Radiology license
Dental Assisting Certificate
CPR certification
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is a plus!

*Office Hours: Monday thru Thurs 8:00 - 5:00, some Fridays 8:00 - 12:00
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience and knowledge of Dentrix Software?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Required)
radiology license (Required)
dental assisting certification (Required)