Registered Dental Assistant/Dental Assistant

Registered Dental Assistant Job Description
We are looking for a self-motivated registered dental assistant/dental assistant for our pediatric dental office in Exeter. You will help with preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, setting up rooms, performing prophy and sealants along with patient education. To do well in this role you should have a dental x-ray certification and provide a great level of patient care.

Registered Dental Assistant Responsibilities:
· Preparing patients for dental work
· Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
· Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.

Providing great patient care.
· Recording treatment information in patient records.
· Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
· Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
· Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
· Caring for dental equipment
· Maintaining dental equipment inventory
· Cross train to work in operating room for CODR treatments
Registered Dental Assistant Requirements:
· Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program.
· Dental x-ray certification
· Basic Life Support certification (BLS)
· Infection control certification
· Dental practice act certification
· Pit and fissure sealants certification
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Experience using computers for a variety of tasks
· Bilingual Spanish is a must
· Consistently professional appearance and attitude
· Comfortable working with pediatric population
Work details:
Monday-Friday, flexible hours, early start times
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person