Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant F/T Great Career Opportunity

We work with dentists, orthodontists, and anesthesiologists. We offer a modern and super friendly dental office where you will love to come to work. Great dentists who are committed to performing excellent dental care to our patients.

Summary: The dental assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

What we provide to you as a Choice teammate:

• Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
• Professional and personal growth
• Experienced leadership support
• Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
• Comprehensive benefit package

Pay Range: $18.00 to $23.00/hr (Based on experience)

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists the doctor in procedures
• Takes x-rays
• Takes IO's
• Assist in Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene
• Charts cavities and teeth with doctor
• Sterilizes instruments
• Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene
• Charting of patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor

Qualifications

Education and/or experience: Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred. Bilingual in Spanish, a plus.

Required certificates or licenses:

• X-Ray certification
• BLS certification
• 8-hour Infection Control certification
• 2-hour Dental Practice Act certification