Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a pre‑employment background check in accordance with applicable laws. Job Purpose The Dental Assistant supports affiliated dentists and lab professionals in delivering tooth replacement care to patients. Responsibilities include chair‑side assistance for impressions, dentures, dental implants, and, where applicable, oral surgery, and delivering best‑in‑class customer service. Essential Functions Prepare the office for patient arrivals before opening daily. Provide responsive, high‑quality service to patients. Educate patients on treatment options, denture styles, packages, aftercare instructions, and pricing. Provide patient information regarding office policies. Consistently record information on the treatment router and patient history forms as instructed by the treating dentist. Select appropriate tray sizes and assist the dentist with patient impressions upon direction from the treating dentist. Assist in preparing wax bites when directed by the treating dentist. Assist with adjustments on dentures and denture insertions within legal guidelines of expanded duties under the treating dentist’s supervision. Submit accurate and timely time sheets to FDA for dentist approval and signature. Assist the treating dentist with surgery. Take and develop x‑rays as needed (certification required where applicable). Consistently sterilize instruments, including impression trays and hand‑piece burs, and wipe down equipment after each patient. Escort each patient to the checkout area, completing appropriate paperwork. Maintain a clean work area at all times; participate in daily cleaning duties, including vacuuming, emptying waste receptacles, and cleaning operatories and instruments. Inventory and reorder supplies as instructed. Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned. Undergo minimal travel for training and/or continuing education purposes, if required. Other duties as assigned. Educational Requirements Active Dental Assistant certification and X‑ray certification. High School Diploma. General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities At least one year of hands‑on experience assisting with dentures and/or implants. Experience in taking impressions for dentures preferred. Moderate physical activity; ability to sit, stand, bend, and stoop for periods of time. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Experience in taking oral surgical and prosthetic procedures. Work performed in an interior dental/clinical environment with exposure to hazards; requires following basic safety precautions. Benefits Training will be provided to support job performance. Additional benefits include group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, 401(k), 9 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 5 additional PTO days, and ancillary coverage options such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr