Dental Assistant (4+ years experience)

Come join our team of motivated, empathetic and fun dental professionals as a Lead Dental Assistant!

The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. Responsibilities include:

• assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
• serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
• teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;
• taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
• communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., answering the telephone, ordering supplies, etc.)
• MUST have reliable transportation
• Preference for bi-lingual candidates who speak Spanish

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000-$60,000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person