Dental Assistant

Alta Vista Dental; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta Vista Dental is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to provide excellent patient care and support to our dental team. Responsibilities include preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, assisting during procedures, and maintaining accurate records.

The ideal candidate has a post-secondary certificate from an accredited program and 1–2 years of related experience. This on-site role offers steady schedule and opportunities to grow with the practice.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate from an accredited dental assistant program.
• 1–2 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient, sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Takes and records patients' medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Assists dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Orders and monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory.
• Fabricates temporary crowns.
• Makes preliminary impressions.
• Pours, trims, and polishes study casts.

Skills

Dental assisting

Sterilization

Patient care

Education

Post-secondary certificate in Dental Assisting

Job description

Job Description

Our amazing team is looking for a motivated reliable Dental Assistant, to provide exceptional customer care to our patients.

Job Summary Assists dentist, sets up equipment, prepares patients' for treatment, and keeps records.

General Accountabilities

• Prepares patient, sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Takes and records patients medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Assists dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Orders and monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory.
• Fabricates temporary crowns.
• Makes preliminary impressions.
• Pours, trims, and polishes study casts.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Post-secondary certificate from an accredited dental assistant program
• Experience: 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience