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Frenchtown Dental Associates
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.
$51,074 / year median in Rhode Island
+30% projected growth
Job Description
Our goal is to provide the highest level of care using state of the art technology. We want to continually be at the forefront of the dental industry and help our patients proactively maintain their oral health. The team at Frenchtown Dental is growing and we are looking for the right person to join our family! We are a team comprised of hard working, patient centric individuals who geniunely love working together. Our needs are multi faceted so this role can truly be molded to fit the needs of the right applicant. We are looking for a positive, energetic, hard working individual who wants to help grow our practice!
Responsibilities:
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Update and maintain patient dental records
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-operative care, dental needs, etc
- Perform basic duties such as fabricating temporary crowns
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- X-ray certification
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control protocols The ideal applicant would be willing to take on some administrative duties such as sending out pre authorizations, working on appeals, scheduling patients, etc.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$25.00- $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 36.0
- 40.
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance