Dental Assistant
Job description
Job Summary
- Assists dentist, sets up equipment, prepares patients' for treatment, and keeps records.
General Assignments
- Prepares patient, sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
- Exposes digital dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Takes and records patients medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Assists dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
- Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
- Orders and monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory.
- Fabricates temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
- Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Pours, trims, and polishes study casts.
- Cleans and polishes removable appliances.
- *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
- Education: Post-secondary certificate from an accredited dental assistant program helpful but not necessary
- Experience: 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Fast Learner
- Critical thinking
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Warren, RI 02885: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
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