We are a private office and hospital-based practice in search of a dynamic and bilingual dental assistant to join our team. A CDA with a minimum of 3 years of experience is preferred. Your role involves all aspects of general dentistry, including same-day CEREC crowns, implant placement, oral and periodontal surgery, endodontic procedures, IV sedation, and more.

Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, energetic, personable, detail-oriented, and committed to exceptional patient care. We offer a competitive wage and benefits which include a retirement option, medical, dental, and paid time off.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

•  Provide outstanding customer service with an excellent chairside manner
• Assist the dentist in utilizing proper four-handed dentistry techniques, observing universal precautions
•  Be cognizant of doctor schedules and patient flow
•  Comply with office and hospital policies and procedures
•  Assumes the standards of care related to infection control; all OSHA guidelines & safety are upheld at the station they are assigned
•  Expose and digitally record ordered radiographs
•  Maintain dental operatories in an organized and clean fashion, assuring appropriate instruments and supplies are available
•  Maintain patient comfort before, during, and after dental procedures
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization
• Sterilize and/or disinfect instruments, hand-pieces, and ancillary equipment
•  Assist office and doctor in maintaining patient records and informed consent documents
• Chart existing dentistry and current conditions in a computerized dental chart
•  Familiarity with IV sedation - a plus
• Monitor and record vitals for patients under general anesthesia
• Take impressions for various prosthetic procedures and study models
• Pour and trim necessary study models
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho-social, educational, safety, and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current CPR certification
• High School Diploma
• 3 years of chair-side dental assisting experience required

Working in a hospital setting (preferred, not required)

Hours:

• Monday 8-5
• Tuesday 9-5
• Wednesday 9-5
• Thursday 8-5
• Friday 9-2
• Hospital and GA days start earlier. 

Benefits:

• Sick pay
• Holiday pay
• 401k match/profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Dental benefits

The following are required for hospital privileges: COVID vaccine, CDA certificate, annual flu vaccine, current TB test, and Tdap vaccine. Vaccines can be obtained within the first 30-days of employment to continue employment.

Please apply to enjoy an exciting position!