Dental Assistant - Arlishea Washington DDS PC - Southfield, MI

Job Summary
Dental Assistants assist Dentists/Hygienists during procedures, taking radiographs, clean/sanitize equipment and instruments, and prepare patients for treatment.
Tasks and Responsibilities:

Sterilizes and delivers instruments to the treatment area; positions instruments for dentists/hygienists to access; passes instruments. Selects, mixes, and places materials on instruments and in patients' mouths.
Ensures the proper disposal of dental waste materials, including dental sharps, extracted teeth, blood-soaked gauze, cotton rolls, and other disposable supplies.
Accurately and efficiently prepares patients, reviews health information, and records treatment information in the patient record.
Provides patients with comfort, seating, and draping before dental treatment by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Creates temporary restorations, cleans and polishes removable appliances to maintain a patient appearance.
Educates patients on oral hygiene and provides post-operative instructions as instructed by the dentist
Ensure that all materials and supplies are stocked, and prepare procedure kits for distribution.
A license to practice X-rays in your state of employment is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Southfield, MI 48075 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Southfield, MI 48075: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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