Dental Assistant - Main Dental - Elizabethtown, KY

Preparing patients for dental work.
Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
Providing great patient care.
Recording treatment information in patient records.
Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
Caring for dental equipment.
Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Dental Assistant Requirements:

Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program.
Dental x-ray certification.
**Willing to train on site** Experience preferred but not required
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Consistently professional appearance and attitude.
Able to provide great patient care.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Elizabethtown, KY 42701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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