Maternity leave coverage April-June Dental Assistant

 

We are seeking a highly dependable and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional with a relentless work ethic and a commitment to precision. You will play a vital role in supporting our dentists, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a sterile, organized clinical environment where no detail is too small.

 

• Clinical Precision & Sterilization: Execute strict infection control and sterilization protocols for all instruments and treatment rooms to ensure absolute patient safety.
• Attentive Chairside Support: Anticipate the dentist's needs during procedures (four-handed dentistry), passing instruments with speed and accuracy to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Detailed Documentation: Maintain flawless patient records by accurately charting treatments, updating medical histories, and documenting diagnostic findings without error.
• Patient Advocacy & Care: Provide a high standard of patient service by thoroughly explaining procedures, providing clear post-operative instructions, and ensuring every patient feels attended to and comfortable.
• Operational Reliability: Proactively manage treatment room setups and breakdowns on schedule, monitor inventory levels with precision, and identify equipment maintenance needs before they impact daily operations.
• Diagnostic Accuracy: Take high-quality digital X-rays and dental impressions, ensuring clarity and precision for diagnostic use.

• Unwavering Work Ethic: Demonstrated resilience and dedication to the team; willing to go the extra mile during busy shifts to ensure the office runs smoothly.
• Meticulous Attention to Detail: Ability to focus intensely on small, critical tasks, such as following multi-step sterilization rules or spotting subtle signs of patient discomfort.
• Advanced Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to multitask and manage competing priorities—from scheduling to clinical prep—without compromising quality.
• Strong Professionalism: Punctual, reliable, and committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and HIPAA confidentiality at all times.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using dental software (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft) and operating standard dental equipment with care.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program (Certificate or Associate Degree preferred).
• Active X-Ray Certification and current CPR/BLS certification.
• State-specific licensure or registration (e.g., RDA or CDA credential) is highly preferred.