What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Shawnee Crossings Dental Care?
Job Description
We are a family friendly dental office offering quality dental work. We are looking for a dental assistant that fits our office to join our team. Individual must be reliable, helpful, caring, independent, motivated, organized and knows how to work with a team. Must pay attention to detail.
Responsibilities and Duties
Candidate must be able to assist patients and doctor chairside, know 4 handed dentistry. Clean and sterilize instruments taking care to keep equipments and instruments in good working condition, prepare rooms for patients, set up instruments for procedures, check inventory, order supplies, pour models, do minor lab work. Understand cross contamination prevention. Friendly, compassionate and kind to patients.
Qualifications and Skills
Must have completed a dental assisting program, have at least 1 year of assisting experience. Front desk experience is preferred. Must be able to work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. The following are our work hours: M-7-4:30,Tues 8-5 ; W- 8-4:30; Thurs 7-4:30.
Benefits
Dental benefits after a year of full time employment
401K after a year of full time employment
Job Type: Full time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
COVID-19 considerations:
Employees must wear proper PPE when working on patients.
Application Question(s):
- With your experience as a dental assistant, did you assist chairside and can you take diagnostic xrays?
- What range of pay are you expecting for this position based on current qualifications for this job?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $-1