Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Requirements:

• Must be a certified Dental Assistant.
• Must be Rad certified
• Must be Infection Control certified.
• Must be CPR certified.

Opportunity:

• Full-time, paid Dental Assistant position to assist a skilled Prosthodontist in all tasks related to dental implant and prosthetic procedures.
• Competitive compensation ($20-28/hour), based on level of experience.
• Four-day work week; 40 hours per week.
• Benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, in addition to a retirement (401(k)) plan.
• Some roles are eligible for a merit-based, discretionary performance bonus.
• Personal and professional development opportunities are available through ClearChoice University.
• Career Advancement, several of our top dental assistants have elevated into leadership, and specialized education and training roles across the country.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Prosthodontist in all chairside tasks related to dental implant prosthetics - retraction, suctioning, isolation, airway protection, removing and inserting temporary and final implant prostheses.
• Assisting the Prosthodontist in the passing of dental instrumentation and dental implant parts and components.
• Preparing materials for impressions and taking dental x-rays, as directed by the prosthodontist.
• Intraoral scanning for diagnostic models and impressions.
• Providing pre- and post-operative care and instructions to patients.
• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing trays of instruments for procedures.
• Assisting in obtaining medical clearances from patients' physicians.
• Be familiar and comply with all Health and Safety rules and guidelines on infection control.
• Performing additional office duties as needed to include scheduling and receiving patients, ordering supplies, and records management.
• Additional duties as assigned per state regulations or licensing requirements.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Dental Assistant is desired; knowledge of implant dentistry preferred.
• Passion for making a difference in patients' lives and alignment with our values of Impact, Conviction, Compassion, Passion for Learning, Teamwork, Integrity, and Trust.
• Self-starter mentality with a relentless focus on high quality patient care.
• All candidates must possess valid certifications that comply with applicable state laws.