Dental Assistant

Wave Dental Professionals; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Wave Dental Professionals is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant for their Marietta location. The successful candidate will support the dental team in patient care, prepare treatment rooms, assist in sterilizing instruments, and maintain a welcoming environment. Essential qualifications include a high school diploma, valid certifications, and relevant experience. Competitive benefits are available for those working over 24 hours per week.

Benefits

401k plan (with company match after 90 days)

CE opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training.
• Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room and patients for dental treatments.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Patient Education

Infection Control

Diagnostic Imaging

Emergency Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid X-ray certificate

CPR & first aid certificate

Job description

Description

Overview of Job

We are looking for a PART TIME Dental Assistant to work with our exceptional GP dentists! EFDA experience is a plus!

We are a general dentistry practice, and we strive to provide exemplary, personalized dental care in a friendly, relaxing environment at an excellent value. We treat every patient with compassion and integrity, utilizing proven, efficient systems and technologies. We believe in preventative dental care for our patients, and we educate them on how to maintain their dental health for life. Patient experience is our top priority, and we strive to 'WOW' our patients, as well as each other.

DAYS NEEDED:

• Wednesday 7:00am-1:00pm
• Saturday 7:45am-4pm every Saturday.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Fabricates restorations; cleans and polishes removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment
• Maintains dental supplies inventory.

Benefits

• 401k plan (with company match after 90 days)
• CE opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package available for all employees working at least 24 hours per week, if candidate chose to work at least 3 days in the future. (Health insurance, PTO, paid holidays, bonuses, long term and short term disability options.)

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Requirements

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession.
• Valid X-ray certificate.
• Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements).
• CPR & first aid certificate.

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager