Dental Assistant Willing to Train - Laurel, United States - Cherry Tree Family Dentistry

Description

''Are you currently in a dental assistant training program, willing to train exceptional individual
- dental office experience a plus. Clinical and clerical tasks. Paid vacation and Holidays. 401K with matching by employer. Our office will help you prepare to take and pass the test and be certified to take dental radiographs

'Duties'''

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
• Take and develop dental xrays
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and postoperative care
• Take impressions for dental restorations
• Perform dental charting and recordkeeping
• Schedule patient appointments and manage patient records

'''Skills'''

• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy
• Proficiency in medical imaging software for capturing and analyzing dental xrays
• Familiarity with computeraided design (CAD) software for creating dental prosthetics
• Experience in assisting with various dental procedures, including fillings, extractions, and cleanings
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems, such as Epic, for managing patient information
• Ability to take accurate vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate
• Knowledge of medical coding for accurate billing and insurance claims submission
• Strong understanding of human anatomy as it relates to dental procedures
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients and the dental team

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

Expected hours: 35 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person


Job Summary:


Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for dental work
• Prepare dental materials and instruments
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures
• Take and develop dental Xrays
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Schedule patient appointments
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment

Skills:

• Experience in pediatric dentistry is a plus
• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques
• Knowledge of vital signs monitoring
• Familiarity with medical terminology and coding
• Ability to perform patient assessments
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for dental purposes
• Strong skills in medical documentation and recordkeeping
• Competency in X-Ray procedures and medical imaging techniques

Join our team as a Dental Assistant and contribute to providing exceptional dental care to our patients.


Pay:
$ $22.71 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location:
In person


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Laurel, MD 20723: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person