Reporting directly to the Office Manager, the dental assistant performs a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The dental assistant works chair-side making the patients feel as comfortable as possible, prepare them for treatment, obtain their dental records and instruct patients on post-operative and general oral health care.
Responsibilities:
Assist the dentist/specialist during a variety of treatment procedures.
Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment.
Take, develop and mount dental radiographs (Digital and PAN).
Manage infection control-prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
Provide patients with instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures.
Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
Perform various office tasks as necessary.
Minimum requirements:
Dental assisting experience REQUIRED.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Resume must demonstrate stable employment history.
Benefits:
- Dental, Bonuses
Compensation:
- $22-$28/hour
Dental Assistant in Clintondale at Smile A Bit
- Other openings
- 15
- Hiring in
- 15 locations
- Typical pay
- $43,680–$52,000
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For context, most dental assistants earn between $43,680–$52,000 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 3 days ago.