Dental Assistant: Traditional or RDA

Join our growing office and dynamic team in Bristol, Vermont! Will train the right candidate who is interested in working in the Dentistry field. Responsibilities for Dental Assistant Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history Assist dentist by handling supplies and instruments as requested Prepare tables and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies Clean and sterilize instruments, and prepare treatment rooms as needed Take, expose, and mount high quality dental radiographs Ensure appropriate supply of equipment and materials Perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room Qualifications for Dental Assistant High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required Current CPR certification preferred Radiology certification preferred

Preferred:

1-2 years of experience, Traditional DA welcomed! Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines Possess a professional and positive attitude Skills Dentrix Ascend preferred but not required Dental Insurance or Medical Insurance Proven work experience as a Front desk Receptionist Hands on experience with office machines (e.g. fax machines and printers) Thorough knowledge of customer service and/or basic bookkeeping procedures Solid knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word Excellent communication and people skills Good organizational and multitasking abilities Problem-solving skills

Duties:

Assisting chair-side Taking records, impressions, or x-rays Using computers to update electronic patient records Assisting with lab tasks as needed Assisting with front office tasks as needed

Clinical Setting:

General Dentistry Specialty Clinic Work Remotely No This Job Is Ideal for

Someone Who Is:

Dependable

• more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented
• enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Detail-oriented
• would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

dental assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-ray (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person