Dental Assistant - LCHC DENTAL

Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

International Executive Service Corps is hiring a Dental Assistant to support a busy dental practice in Oklahoma. Responsibilities include patient prep, instrument sterilization, room setup, and some dental hygiene tasks. A valid dental x-ray certification and a strong focus on patient care are required.

Regulatory requirements include Oklahoma licensure for Dental Assistants. Preference given to candidates with a dental assisting certificate or associate degree and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• License as Dental Assistant with the State of Oklahoma.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for procedures and assist the dentist.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain room setup.
• Assist with basic dental hygiene tasks as needed.

Skills

Dental care

Patient care

Communication skills

Professional appearance

Education

Dental assistant license (OK)

Accredited dental assisting program (certificate/associate)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DEFINITION:

We are hiring a Dental Assistant for our busy dental practice. You will help with preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, setting up rooms, and some dental hygiene tasks. To do well in this role you should have a dental x-ray certification and provide a great level of patient care.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE):

License Dental Assistant with the State of Oklahoma

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dental x-ray certification.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assistance program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Dental Hygiene Program.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Consistently professional appearance and attitude.
• Able to provide great patient care.