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Full Time Dental Assistant - Excellent Opportunity!
Position Description:

Dental Associates of Delaware is the largest fee for service Dental practices in Delaware. We are searching for a well-rounded dental assistant at our Millsboro, DE office. We offer competitive pay and an outstanding benefit package for full time staff including a 5% Employee contribution to our 401k. Prior dental assisting experience is preferred, but not required. X-ray certification is expected to be obtained if not already.

Responsibilities:

To assist the dentist in providing quality care to patients and ensuring their oral health and well-being. Follow through on patient treatment plans as directed. Ensure that assigned operatories are maintained and prepared for patient visits. This position reports directly to the Office Administrator who may also assign additional functions, as necessary. Other responsibilities include:

• To prepare patients for exam by the dentist.
• Assist the doctor during exam and treatment of patients, providing them with instruments, equipment, and materials, as necessary.
• Make Temporaries, scan teeth or implants for cr’s and cavities.
• Prepare for exams, attend to patient needs during their visit and dismiss at the end of their treatment in coordination with the doctor and Treatment Coordinator.
• Responsible for cleaning and stocking assigned operatories daily, including sterilization and maintenance of equipment in conjunction with OSHA guidelines.
• Responsible for assigned cleaning of various dental equipment (e.g., suctions).
• Document patient visits and services in charts under the direction of assigned doctor.
• Enter treatment plans in the computer as directed by the dentist and Treatment Coordinator.
• Review daily schedules, communicate with doctor regarding patient visits including hygiene checks.
• Communicate with Treatment Coordinator regarding changes in daily schedules.
• Perform patient x-rays in a safe and timely manner.
• Check lab for deliveries.
• Assist with sterilization and other duties.
• Maintain current knowledge of dental practices and techniques. Attend trainings as needed.
• Lab work includes, but not limited to pouring models, send out cases, whiting trays, mouth grades, wax rims, etc..
• Assistants may be asked to do sealants.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Office Administrator.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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