Dental Assistant I On Call

baldwinfamilyhealthcare; Ballwin (MI, MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

baldwinfamilyhealthcare is looking for a Certified or Registered Dental Assistant to provide chairside assistance to our dentists. This role involves maintaining cleanliness of dental instruments and equipment while following ADA guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and preferably some healthcare experience.

The position is on-call and offers full benefits. The successful candidate will be integral to patient care and ensuring the operatory is prepared and stocked appropriately.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified or Registered Dental Assistant.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with dental procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of dental instruments and equipment.
• Prepare patients for dental procedures.

Skills

Dental assisting

Asepsis standards

Patient preparation

Healthcare experience

Education

Certified or Registered Dental Assistant

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

To provide chair side assistance to our dentists and within the current ADA Guidelines of scope of practice for a Certified or Registered Dental Assistant; act as a resource for other dental staff; and maintain dental instruments, equipment and operatories in a clean and ready for use manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the dentist with dental procedures.
• Responsible for keeping dental instruments, equipment and operatories clean to be readily used.
• Patient preparation for dentist.
• Sets up operatories for dental procedure.
• Assists dentist using 4 handed dentistry.
• Organizes operatories assuring adequate and appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Maintains standards of asepsis and follows safety guidelines.
• Familiar with OSHA Guidelines.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Dental Assistant
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Previous experience in healthcare desirable
• Computer experience desirable

Location(s)

All sites: Baldwin, Cadillac, Grant, White Cloud

Employment Type

On-Call

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Benefits

Full Benefits

Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.