DA Dental Assistant

Aligned Dental; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive wages

Job summary

Aligned Dental in Belfast, ME is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant who is energetic and a strong team player to support patient care and dental procedures.

The role includes preparing treatment rooms, assisting with patient seating, sterilization, charting, and contributing to a positive team environment. Training is available for the right candidate; hours are Monday through Thursday.

Qualifications

• Willing to be trained for patient care.
• Available to work practice hours Monday through Thursday.
• DA credential or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials.
• Welcomes, seats, and drapes patients for procedures.
• Pours, trims, and polishes study casts and fabrics temporary restorations.
• Educates patients and answers questions.
• Cleans and polishes removable appliances.
• Assists doctor with setup, suction, and instrument passing.
• Documents dental care in patient records.
• Adept at intra oral photography.
• Ensures OSHA sterilization standards.
• Contributes to a positive team atmosphere.

Skills

Team player

Patient care oriented

Willing to be trained

Education

Dental Assistant credential (DA)

Tools

Intra Oral photography

Job description

We are looking for a full-time Dental Assistant who is an energetic team player!

Willing to trin the right candidate!

Who We Are

We are an established private family practice located in beautiful Belfast We have an excellent team environment led by an amazing Doctor and our focus is our patients and our team!

What You Will Do

• Supports patient care by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials.
• Supports patient care by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patients.
• Adept at pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts and fabricating aesthetically pleasing temporary restorations.
• Provides information to and educates patients by answering questions and requests.
• Cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Anticipates doctor's needs in set-ups, suction, and the passing of instruments and materials.
• Documents dental care services by thorough charting in patient records.
• Adeptness in Intra Oral photography
• Ensures OSHA compliance with the sterilization of instruments, dental equipment, and treatment rooms
• Contributes to team effort with an engaging and positive disposition

Who You Are

• You are a DA looking to be part of a great team environment with the following qualifications:
• If you have a passion for patent care we are willing to train the right candidate
• Available to work practice hours as needed Monday through Thursday.

What We Offer

• We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits package, and opportunities for development. Compensation is based upon skills and experience.