Dental Assistant

42 North Dental; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

401K with financial assistance

Continuing education through work

Job summary

42 NORTH DENTAL in Portland, Maine is hiring a Full-Time Dental Assistant, a key role that enhances the patient experience by providing critical clinical support. The position requires strong verbal skills and teamwork to assist in various dental procedures while adhering to strict compliance protocols.

This role offers benefits such as health insurance, dental coverage, and 401K options. If you are committed to making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives, consider applying for this impactful position today!

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Must possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by the state.
• Ability to demonstrate strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment.
• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures.
• Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures.
• Provide post-operative instructions and patient education.
• Prepare, breakdown, disinfect, and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments.
• Maintain strict compliance to infection control protocols.
• Maintain dental supply inventory.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of dental procedures

Strong verbal skills

Teamwork

Education

C.D.A. preferred

Required state certifications

Job description

Overview

This is a Full-Time Dental Assistant role.

Why You’ll Love this Dental Assistant Job!

Do you have strong verbal skills? Are you able to embrace a positive team approach to patient care? If so, then you’d be a great fit for our Dental Assistant position at <practice>

The Dental Assistant provides clinical support to facilitate the relationship between our patients and dentists, increase the efficiency of delivering quality dental care and maintain communication between dentists, patients and administrative staff to ensure a positive patient experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance with optional HSA (healthcare savings account), (single or family coverage), gym/health club reimbursement, discounted health and fitness merchandise and more
• Dental benefits (including free cleanings)
• Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program with unlimited access to free mental health support, legal advice, financial counseling, and more
• 401K with dedicated financial assistance
• Continuing education through work at no cost to you.

When you join 42 North Dental, you will be part of a team that always has your back and trusts your expertise.

If you want to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives, apply for the Dental Assistant position today!

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment
• Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures
• Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures
• Provide post operative instructions and patient education
• Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments
• Maintain strict compliance to infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA
• Maintain dental supply inventory
• Perform other related job duties as assigned
• Must demonstrate strong teamwork as the providers assisted are subject to change dependent upon the practice needs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• C.D.A. preferred
• Possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by state