Duties:
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Taking dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure
- Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
- Providing patients with oral care instructions following surgery and other procedures, such as the placement of a restoration
- Teaching patients’ appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health, including tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Proficiency in medical documentation systems for maintaining patient records
- Ability to perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and recording medical history
- Prior Experience with Eaglesoft preferred
- Expanded duties is a plus!
Our hours are Monday through Wednesday 8a-5pm and Thursday 7am-4pm with a one hour lunch.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties or skills required for the position of Dental Assistant. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the dental practice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 34 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bereavement leave
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Warsaw, IN 46580 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Warsaw, IN 46580: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person