full-time 21 days ago
Dental Assistant
Maine Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center
10 Market Street, Scarborough, ME 04074
23 - 27/hr
About the Practice
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Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
-Assist in sedations and help manage airway
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Perform medical documentation and maintain accurate patient records
- Conduct patient assessments and obtain medical history
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform dental laboratory procedures, including pouring and trimming models
- Assist with dental CAD/CAM technology and digital impressions
- Utilize electronic health record systems such as WINOMS for medical coding and record keeping
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a dental assisting program preferred but not necessary.
- X-ray certification preferred, but not necessary.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with patients of all ages, including pediatrics
- Proficiency in using dental software and electronic health record systems- we can teach
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the dental practice.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
-Assist in sedations and help manage airway
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Perform medical documentation and maintain accurate patient records
- Conduct patient assessments and obtain medical history
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform dental laboratory procedures, including pouring and trimming models
- Assist with dental CAD/CAM technology and digital impressions
- Utilize electronic health record systems such as WINOMS for medical coding and record keeping
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a dental assisting program preferred but not necessary.
- X-ray certification preferred, but not necessary.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with patients of all ages, including pediatrics
- Proficiency in using dental software and electronic health record systems- we can teach
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the dental practice.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Customer service
• Dental assisting
• Dental terminology
• High school diploma or GED
• Dental assisting
• Dental terminology
• High school diploma or GED
About Maine Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center
Maine Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center in Scarborough provides personalized, high-quality dental and surgical care. They offer advanced treatments like dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, and corrective jaw surgery. With a focus on creating a warm and welcoming experience, their goal is to make patients feel at ease while delivering exceptional care.