Dental Assistant — Dentures & Implants

Affordable Care, LLC; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending (FSA)

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation days

PTO

Job summary

Affordable Care, LLC is hiring a Dental Assistant to support affiliated dentists and lab professionals in delivering denture and implant care. You will provide chair-side assistance, take X-rays where certified, and ensure top-notch patient service in a clinical setting.

The role requires DA and X-ray certifications with at least one year of experience in dentures/implants, and readiness to work in a fast-paced dental environment. Training and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• At least one year of hands-on experience assisting with dentures and/or implants.
• Experience in taking impressions for dentures preferred.
• Moderate physical activity.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop for periods of time.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Work is performed in an interior dental/clinical environment.
• Experience in oral surgery and taking prosthetics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the office to receive patients prior to opening daily.
• Provide responsive, high-quality service to patients.
• Provide patient education regarding treatment options, denture styles, packages, aftercare instructions, and pricing.
• Provide patient information regarding office policies.
• Record information on treatment router and patient history forms as instructed by the dentist.
• Assist with selecting tray sizes for impressions and assist dentist with patient impressions.
• Prepare wax bites when directed by the dentist.
• Assist dentist with adjustments on dentures and denture insertions under legal guidelines.
• Tally time sheets for FDA approval and signature.
• Assist treating dentist with surgery.
• Take and develop x-rays as needed (certification required).
• Sterilize instruments and maintain operatory cleanliness.
• Escort patients to checkout with necessary paperwork.
• Maintain clean work area and participate in daily cleaning duties.
• Inventory and re-order supplies as instructed.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Minimal travel may be required for training/CE.

Skills

Hands-on dentures/implants assistance

Experience taking impressions

Moderate physical activity

Stamina for long shifts

Education

Active DA certification

X-ray certification

HS Diploma

Job description

Affordable Care, LLC is hiring a Dental Assistant to support affiliated dentists and lab professionals in delivering denture and implant care. You will provide chair-side assistance, take X-rays where certified, and ensure top-notch patient service in a clinical setting.

The role requires DA and X-ray certifications with at least one year of experience in dentures/implants, and readiness to work in a fast-paced dental environment. Training and benefits are offered.