Clinical and Administrative Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Greets patients promptly in a warm and friendly manner. Works as a team member with support staff and Dentist to ensure safe, high quality care. Dental Assistant duties consist of preparing patients for dental examinations, assisting the Dentist during dental procedures, obtaining dental history and vital signs, sterilizing equipment, maintaining adequate clinical supply levels in each operatory, clinical supply inventory and ordering. Front-office duties include answering phones, scheduling appointments, obtaining complete and accurate personal and financial information in an efficient and courteous manner. Assumes responsibility associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by Practice Manager or Dentist.

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Education, Training or Certifications Required: High School or equivalent with demonstrated clerical and registration skills, computer proficiency and medical/dental terminology. Dental Assistant and BLS Certification preferred.

Experience Required: Prior healthcare experience (Medical or Dental Office), Superb customer service skills.

Special Requirements: Must have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Cognitive Requirements: Physical Demands: