Dental Assistant - Full time with Benefits

  • Sector: MRS Dental
  • Contact: Marie Nellas
  • Client: Medical Recruitment Strategies
  • Location: Poultney, United States of America
  • Salary: US$18 - US$22 per hour
  • Expiry Date: 04 July 2022
  • Job Ref: BBBH369646_1654867140
  • Contact Email: mnellas@medicalrecruitmentstrategies.com


Schedule: Mon-Thurs 8a-5p, lunch 12-1.

DA Certificate and VT XrayXray Cert. MANDATED
Duties/Responsibilities


  • Greet and prepare patients for treatment in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner

  • Sterilize and prepare instruments for tray setups prior to dental procedures.

  • Take diagnostic digital imaging as prescribed by the dentists.

  • Practicing within the legal scope of assistant duties with or without certification.

  • Maintain meticulous records on patient charts and documents.

  • Breakdown rooms according to infection control protocols between patients.

  • Communicate patient and equipment needs with coworkers



Required Skills/Abilities


  • Adhere to OSHA guidelines, HIPAAHIPAA Privacy Policy, and SDMSDM clinical operating procedures

  • Work with and maintain all dental equipment

  • Positively contribute to respectful and collaborative working environment with coworkers

  • Facilitate patient comfort, care, and satisfaction at all times

  • Present to work during scheduled shifts (see office manual for specifics)



Education and Experience


  • At least one year of dental assisting experience

  • Current CPR certification

  • X-ray certification required

  • Dental Assistant License in MA

  • Dental Assisting National Board (DANBDANB) Certification, preferred



Physical Requirements


  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

  • Prolonged periods of standing and bending

  • Must be able to lift <50 pounds at times