Paramedic

Dental Assistant

Are you an experienced paramedic looking for a new and fulfilling career opportunity? Village Dental Family and Sedation Care is seeking dedicated paramedics to join our team as dental assistants.

Why Choose Village Dental:

• More time with your family! Enjoy a better work-life balance with regular working hours and no weekends or evenings.
• Less pressure. Transition to a less stressful work environment compared to field settings, while still utilizing your medical expertise.
• Higher pay! Take advantage of a competitive hourly rate of $30/hour, along with bonus opportunities for exceptional performance.
• Learn a new skill set. Expand your knowledge and expertise in the dental field by becoming a valued member of our dental assistant team.
• Holidays off! Spend special moments with your loved ones and enjoy well-deserved time off during holidays.
• Use your medical knowledge! Apply your paramedic skills in a different capacity, contributing to the well-being and dental care of our patients.
• Respect from your leaders and peers. Be recognized and appreciated for the exceptional contributions and problem-solving skills you bring to the team.
• Opportunity for leadership! Grow professionally and take on leadership roles within our practice.
• Leadership training! We offer opportunities for leadership training and career advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Sterilize instruments: Ensure proper sterilization of dental instruments and equipment following established infection control protocols.
• Set up and clean up rooms: Prepare treatment rooms for dental procedures, including arranging necessary instruments, materials, and equipment. Clean and disinfect treatment areas after each patient.
• Maintain dental equipment: Assist in the maintenance and organization of dental equipment, ensuring they are in proper working order and ready for use.
• Order dental supplies: Monitor inventory levels of dental supplies and communicate with the appropriate personnel to ensure timely procurement and restocking.
• Take x-rays: Utilize your x-ray certification to capture diagnostic radiographs as directed by the dentist. Ensure proper technique and radiation safety protocols are followed.
• Assist chairside as needed: Support the dentist during dental procedures by providing chairside assistance, passing instruments, maintaining a clear field, and anticipating the needs of the dentist and patient.
• Facilitate sedation appointments: Assist with monitoring patients undergoing sedation, including hooking them up to monitoring equipment, starting IVs, and ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the procedure. Assist in preparing patients for sedation: Follow pre-operative protocols, obtain medical clearances, and conduct interviews as necessary. Maintain accurate records: Collaborate with the dental team to ensure thorough documentation of patient information, treatment plans, and sedation records. Assist in logging and tracking medication counts for compliance and safety.

Requirements:

• Current BLS certificate
• Current OSHA and HIPPA certificates
• Phlebotomy training for Dental Assistants
• Nitrous monitoring course
• Strong knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

If you are ready to embark on a new journey in the dental field and utilize your paramedic skills in a different capacity, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at Village Dental and be part of a compassionate and patient-centered dental practice that deeply appreciates the exceptional contributions of paramedics.

We eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you to our team and work together to provide the highest standard of care to our patients.

This full-time position offers $30/h, employer contributed health insurance, free dental care, paid uniform, paid CE's, paid holidays & vacation time and a 401k plan.