Licensed Dental Assistant

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 Certified Dental Assistant. Best of all we provide 100% fully paid training!

Position Title: Certified Dental Assistant

Status: Full-Time – Non- Exempt Hourly Professional

Report To: Assistant Dental Operations Manager (ADOM)

Job Overview

Certified Dental Assistants assist with preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, and setting up rooms. Certified Dental Assistants will assist EFDA's and Hygienists with patient treatments. Certified Dental assistants are well-organized with great attention to detail. They provide exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist Dentists and Hygienists during procedures
• Sterilize and set up operatories between patients
• Take and process dental x-rays
• Document treatment plans and patient notes accurately
• Apply sealants, fluoride, and other preventive treatments
• Educate patients on postop care
• Keep our workspace safe, clean, and HIPAA-compliant
• Be an all-around awesome teammate!

Compensation: $20

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; secondary education is a plus.
• Certificate in Coronal Polishing preferred.
• Certificate in Dental Radiography/X-Ray preferred.
• Certificate in Sealant Application
• CPR training is not required but definitely a plus.
• 1–3 years of 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 is a plus.