full-time 15 days ago
Dental Assistant
Wellrooted dentistry
111 Chestnut Street, Providence, RI 02903
21 - 26/hr
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Job Description
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing quality dental care to our patients. Your main responsibilities will include assisting the dentist during procedures, taking vital signs, and ensuring the comfort of patients.
Duties:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Take and record vital signs of patients
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Perform dental receptionist duties, such as scheduling appointments and maintaining patient records
- Assist with medical documentation and coding
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices
- Provide post-operative instructions to patients
- Maintain inventory of dental supplies
Skills:
- Proficiency in taking vital signs and performing patient assessments
- Knowledge of dental receptionist duties, including appointment scheduling and record keeping
- Familiarity with medical imaging techniques, such as x-rays
- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy laws
If you are a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team and contribute to creating healthy smiles for our patients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid time off
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Providence, RI 02903 (Required)
Work Location: In person
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing quality dental care to our patients. Your main responsibilities will include assisting the dentist during procedures, taking vital signs, and ensuring the comfort of patients.
Duties:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Take and record vital signs of patients
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Perform dental receptionist duties, such as scheduling appointments and maintaining patient records
- Assist with medical documentation and coding
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices
- Provide post-operative instructions to patients
- Maintain inventory of dental supplies
Skills:
- Proficiency in taking vital signs and performing patient assessments
- Knowledge of dental receptionist duties, including appointment scheduling and record keeping
- Familiarity with medical imaging techniques, such as x-rays
- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy laws
If you are a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team and contribute to creating healthy smiles for our patients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid time off
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Providence, RI 02903 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Patient care
• Dental assisting
• CPR Certification
• Patient care experience (1–2 years)
• Dental assistant experience (1–2 years)
• Dental assisting
• CPR Certification
• Patient care experience (1–2 years)
• Dental assistant experience (1–2 years)
About Wellrooted dentistry
Wellrooted Biological Dentistry integrates oral care with overall wellness using biocompatible materials and cutting-edge techniques like probiotics and ozone therapy. Their personalized treatment plans prioritize total oral-systemic health for patients.