Dental Assistant - LCHC DENTAL

Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma; Lawton (OK); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

International Executive Service Corps is hiring a Dental Assistant for our busy dental practice in Oklahoma. You will help with preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, and setting up rooms, with some dental hygiene tasks. A dental x-ray certification is required and a Oklahoma license is necessary for employment.

Ideal candidates have experience with computers and strong communication skills, plus a relevant dental assisting credential or education as listed in the qualifications.

Qualifications

• Dental x-ray certification is required.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and assist during treatments.
• Sterilize instruments and set up dental rooms; assist with some hygiene tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Certification or associate degree in dental assisting

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Dental Hygiene Program

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.