Dental Assistant Trainee

Position Summary

The Dental Assistant Trainee role is designed for individuals who are new to the dental career and want to start a career in dental field. Under the supervision of licensed dentist, the trainee will get trained for 4 to 6 weeks learning clinical skills such as sterilization, assisting the dentist for dental procedures, disinfecting dental operatories.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Support

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures.
• Prepare dental operatories by disinfecting them and setting up rooms for different dental procedures.
• Sterilize instruments following office and OSHA standards.
• Take dental X-rays once training and certification requirements are met (based on state regulations).

Patient Care

• Seat patients for treatment.
• Review medical history.
• Provide postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.

Sterilization & Infection Control

• Follow sterilization protocols for instruments and operatory areas.
• Learn proper handling of hazardous materials and sharps.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and CDC infection control guidelines.

Skills You Will Learn During dental assistant trainee position

• Dental terminology and anatomy
• OSHA & infection control standards
• Radiography techniques (state-specific certification will be required)
• Proper instrument handling and sterilization
• Chairside assistance for common procedures (cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, etc.)
• Treatment room setup and breakdown

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree.
• Strong interest in dentistry and patient care.
• Excellent communication, listening, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, adapt to fast-paced environments, and learn new tasks quickly.
• Must have work experience of about 1-2 years (preferably in medical field)
• Professional appearance and friendly demeanor.
• No prior dental experience required; all training provided on-site.

Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and assisting chairside.
• Exposure to dental materials, radiation (with proper shielding/training), and infection control procedures.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person