Dental Assistant - Part Time

About the position

The Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in facilitating direct patient care by assisting the dentist in various dental procedures, including restorative, prosthodontic, and oral surgery. This part-time position involves preparing patients for treatment, managing appointments, and providing chair-side assistance during procedures. The Dental Assistant is responsible for ensuring patient safety and comfort while also performing administrative tasks to support the clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist during dental procedures.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays and take dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Assist the dentist in managing medical or dental emergencies.
• Provide administrative support to clinical staff, ensuring efficient patient flow and scheduling.
• Monitor patient appointments and maintain communication with clinical support staff to resolve delays.
• Input data for follow-up appointments and generate letters to inform patients of their clinic appointments.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Six months of experience in a dental assistant role or completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the ADA.
• Certification in radiologic procedures as per Public Law 97-35 and 42 CFR Part 75 standards.
• Basic life support certification is highly desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Part-time work schedule of 10 hours per week.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive healthcare environment.