Dental Assistant

$19.10+ an hour (adjusted based on skills, education, and experience)

Are you a team player looking for a fast-paced work environment? We want you to join our dental department as a Dental Assistant! Experience in the medical field is preferred, but not required. Grace Health provides complete on-the-job training that promotes success, advancement , and longevity. Plus, benefits, competitive wages, and no night or weekend shifts. The schedule for this position is 4- 10-hour days per week.

BENEFITS
- Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
- 401K match
- 8 paid holidays
- Generous PTO accrual
- Employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial wellness

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list is not all inclusive.)

1. Prepares treatment rooms
2. Seats and dismisses patients
3. Assists with operative procedure and exams with the dentist
4. Prepares dental materials
5. Prepares for and performs sterilization procedures
6. Prepares tray set-ups
7. Assists with maintenance and cleaning of dental equipment and supplies
8. Exposes and appropriately labels radiographs utilizing digital software
9. Assists with checking the inventory and ordering of supplies
10. Maintains efficient patient flow
11. Assists in patient instruction as directed
12. Participates in OSHA compliance and monitoring
13. Practices universal precautions
14. Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, please refer to the policy on Job Descriptions for details that apply to every position.

REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of experience in the medical field preferred
- Certification as dental assistant preferred
- Radiology certification preferred

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