Dental Assistant

Private dental office looking for an experience dental assistant to join our team. Must have at least two year experience with a xray license. Bilingual (Chinese or Spanish) preferred, but not necessary.

POSITION
Position Title: Dental Assistant
Reports To: Practice Dentist, Associate Dentist, or Office Manager, as assigned
Status: Non-exempt, Regular, “At-will” Work Status, Part-time/Full-time
POSITION SUMMARY
Under direct and indirect supervision, the dental assistant will assist the Dentist in both administrative and clinical duties including: prepare patient for procedure or exam, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist during dental procedures. This position will provide patient and practice support services, including, but not limited to, personal assistance, medical attention, and emotional support.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Standing 80%.
· Sitting 20%.
· Moderate noise levels from dental and other lab equipment.
· Medical, office, and lab setting.
· Minimum moving requirements of 35 pounds in order to transfer equipment and pack and unpack supplies.
· Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes in order to examine and service patients.
· Exceptional hand eye coordination and control in order to use dental implements for exams, to provide
dentist assistance, and mix and/or place materials on dental tools, products, and in mouths.
· Frequent client and interoffice personnel interaction as this position is chair-side to dentist and heavily dependent on excellent customer interaction.
· Near Vision—the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) as required for mixing and placing materials on tools and in mouths.
· Potential occupational exposure to trace amounts of nitrous oxide and/or x-rays.

RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assist with dental and medical emergencies according to OSHA and office procedures.
· Maintain CPR certification.
· Assist chair side during administration of nitrous oxide.
· Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
· Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
· Clean and polish removable appliances.
· Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
· Record treatment information in patient records.
· Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
· Actively provide hand instruments and materials as needed to Dentist during exams and procedures
in order to help maintain patient comfort and Dentist’s efficiency.
· Using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established by OSHA and office standards.
· Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
· Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedule and office policies.
· Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments.
· Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings.
· Occasionally there may be some travel, by car or plane, required in order to participate in continuing
education or seminars.
· Perform routine equipment maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
· Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person