Dental Assistant Position Available In Terrebonne, Louisiana

Dental Assistant Affordable Smiles Dental Houma, LA 70360 A ffordable Smiles is opening a brand new dental office in the heart of Houma, LA! We are looking for professional, friendly dental assistants to be a core part of establishing this new office. Affordable Smiles offers competitive pay and great benefits including: Group health insurance Paid time off and holidays Free life insurance 401k Plan Monthly bonus potential

Essential Functions:

Actively provide instruments and materials to dentist during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and dentist’s efficiency Assist with dental and medical emergencies according to OSHA and office procedures Assist chair side during administration of nitrous oxide Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts Clean and polish removable appliances Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients Record treatment information in patient records Expose dental diagnostic x-rays Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner Must maintain regular, consistent and punctual attendance in accordance with assigned schedule and time off policies Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Standing and walking 80% Sitting 20% Moderate noise levels from dental and other lab equipment Medical, office, and lab setting Minimum lifting requirements of 35 pounds in order to transfer equipment and pack and unpack supplies. Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes in order to examine and service patients.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$14.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person