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St.Albans, VT
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.
$47,272 / year median in Vermont
+31% projected growth
Job Description
Dental Assistant Enosburg Falls, VT 05450 $22
- $27 an hour
- Full-time $22
- $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Compensation Based on Experience
- We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual eager to embark on a career in dental assisting.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and medical history
- Charting and medical coding
- Provide support in pediatric dentistry procedures
- Utilize CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software for dental prosthetics
- Advanced diagnostics including intraoral photographs and 3D digital scans
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical documentation
- Logging and tracking of lab cases and associated appointments
- Facilitating repair requests
- Inventory
- Supply ordering
- Flush lines
- Maintaining tech equipment (handpieces, conebeam, compressor, etc.)
- Unpack shipments and send invoices to bookkeeping
- Organize treatment rooms and lab area
- Maintaining the facility
Experience:
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Proficiency in using dental software and technology
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Previous dental assisting experience required in GP and specialty procedures preferred
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) Paid time off Health insurance (MVP) Bonus programs Referral programsSchedule:
Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:Enosburg, VT Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)Work Location:
In personJob Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.00- $27.