Job Description

This is a part-time Dental Assistant Position for someone professional, respectful, willingness to learn and work in a small, family-oriented office. This position is only for 1-3 days per week - Main priorities are to maintain sterilization room, clean operatories, take and/or pour up impressions, clean office as needed, willing to cross-train for some front desk duties and assist Office Manager.

Responsibilities:
- Able to take alginate impressions and pour them up
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment using Ultrasonic, Statim and Midmark autoclaves. Must be skilled and proficient with ensuring no cross-contamination

- Set up room for next procedure - must be familiar with all dental instruments (willing to train)
- Take x-rays (digital)
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures - Assist Hygienists' and Office Manager as needed with taking x-rays, perio charting and cleaning rooms.

- Educate patients on post-operative care for extractions (will train)

Requirements:
- Dental assistant certification or relevant experience
- Knowledge of dental anatomy and terminology as well as dental instruments
- Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control protocols - We will provide OSHA training if you do not have this but strongly encouraged
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Bilingual is helpful!

Must be reliable and have dependable transportation and be professional at all times

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 32 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training Safety equipment provided
Work Location: In person