Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Lafayette, IN
We are looking for reliable and hard working dental assistant for a private dental office in Lafayette, IN. Schedule: 4 day week: Mon to Thu Experience: 1 year minimum is preffered Fresh graduates are welcome License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Duties: Preparing patients for dental work. Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures. Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary. Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary. Providing great patient care. Recording treatment information in patient records. Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment. Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs. Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs. Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist. Caring for dental equipment. Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid time off Application Question(s): Do you have DA certification? Do you have X-ray certification? Work Location: In person
