Unlicensed Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Hello from Clear Lakes Dental!

We are always looking for enthusiastic, passionate team members! Clear Lakes Dental treats patients of all ages. Currently, we are searching for a full time Unlicensed Dental Assistant (No license required!). 

Position Title: Dental Assistant (unlicensed)

Status: Full-Time – Non- Exempt Hourly Professional

Report To: Assistant Dental Operations Manager (ADOM)

Supervisor: Lead DA (unlicensed)

Responsibilities and Duties

-Performs the following job functions under the initial supervision of a licensed provider.

-Reviews the patient's chart and prepares instruments and equipment.

-Retrieving and recording the patient’s vital signs.

-Performs procedures such as pouring stone models and getting cases ready to be sent out to the lab.

-Recording treatment information in patient’s records, documenting notes and charting the existing/proposed individualized treatment plan.

-Provides dental chair assistance during oral surgical procedures, operating suction equipment, disinfecting operative area, and supplying instruments and materials.

-Sterilizes operatory room in between patients and preparation of operatory.

-Cleans and maintains equipment and work area.

-Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting in dental procedures.

-Applies topical medications in appropriate dosages or quantities as prescribed by a dentist.

-Provides post-operative care instructions as directed by the dentist/provider.

-Records patient’s preferred choice of pharmacy.

-Ensures that all carts and cabinets are stocked on a daily basis.

-Assist in the completion of the daily/weekly/monthly checklist along with the other Dental Assistants.

-Performs related work as required, but only after appropriate training.

-Maintain patient confidentiality.

Hours

8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST - with 1 hour lunch break at 1:00 p.m.

-School diploma or equivalent. Secondary education is a plus.

-CPR training is not required but definitely a plus!

-1-3 years customer service experience.

-A desire to learn more about the dental industry.

-Good computer skills.

-Excellent communication and people skills.

-Attention to detail, well-organized and reliable.

-Bilingual in Spanish, Somali, Oromo or Hmong a plus.