Dental Assistant assists with dental surgical and other procedures under the direct supervision of a dentist. Prepares patient and arranges instruments and supplies used for procedures. Being a Dental Assistant hands instruments to the dentist and helps during treatment. Ensures all instruments are sterile and follows infection control protocols. Additionally, Dental Assistant records treatment notes and updates patient records. May take and process x-rays. May require an associate degree in dental assisting or equivalent. Has Basic Life Support (BLS) and depending on state, may have licensing requirement. Typically reports to a dentist. The Dental Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Dental Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Are you an excellent teammate with a history of exceptional care? WE WANT YOU! We are looking for a well versed DAII who will help elevate our office and provide efficient and quality care to our patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service, help facilitate the patients transition from clinical room to front office, help with labs and sterilization, ordering, and proper procedural set up and break downs. 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.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour
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