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Taylor Meadows Dental
Dental Assistant
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What they do
A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$43,440 / year median in Nebraska
+33% projected growth
Job Description
Our dental office is looking for a full time Dental Assistant to join our team. Our ideal team member is one who is patient focused, team oriented and a self-starter. We are looking for someone who works well with others, and has a strong attention to details. Does this sound like you? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Pay starts at $20.00/hr, but increases depending on level of experience. Monday
- Thursday
- approximately 7:45 am
- 5:00 pm Two Friday's per month
- approximately 7:45 am
- 12:00 pm (32-36 hours / week) Seat patients before dental procedures Assist dentists chairside during treatment Walkout patients after treatment Disinfect treatment rooms and set up for next procedure Take dental x-rays (with certification) Coronal polish (with certification) Sterilize instruments in sterilization area Schedule patients for future appointments Assist hygienists with periodontal charting, sealants, and turning rooms around for next hygiene patient Manage patient cases to and from dental lab Routine maintenance of equipment Answer and respond to telephone calls with professionalism Opportunities for growth and additional responsibilities Qualifications Outstanding communication skills Highly motivated and a self-starter Excellent customer service skills Strong computer skills (Open Dental experience beneficial) Dental experience required Taylor Meadows Dental ; Jay Miller DDS and Andrew Miller