Dental Assistant - Maxillofacial Surgery, Per Diem

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization in New Hampshire seeks a Dental Assistant for Maxillofacial Surgery on a per diem basis. This role involves providing direct patient care, assisting in various dental procedures, and managing infection control protocols. Ideal candidates will have an associate's degree or certification in dental assistance, with a focus on patient comfort and care. Join a collaborative team and contribute to enhancing patient experiences in a busy healthcare environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Requires NH Medical Technician Registration upon hire.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• Radiation Health and Safety training required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assists dentist with treatment procedures and prepares instruments.
• Records patient findings and educates on oral hygiene.
• Manages infection control and administers patient comfort.

Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control

Communication

Education

High school diploma and associate's degree in dental assistance

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Overview

Helps to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery.

Overview

Helps to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures, including the preparation and arrangement of needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures. Hands necessary tools and equipment to the dentist and provides assistance during treatment.
• Records findings, change barriers, or sterilize equipment.
• Takes and develops dental radiographs (x-rays). May also take impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• May ask about the patient's medical history and takes blood pressure and pulse.
• Serves as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).
• Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
• Performs office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
• Communicates with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma and associate's degree or postsecondary certification (non-degree award) in dental assistance
• 1 year of experience in dental assisting
  
  

Required Licensure/Certifications

• NH Medical Technician Registration required upon hire.
• BLS upon hire.
• Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE) Certification preferred.
• Radiation Health and Safety training required within 30 days of hire.
• Area of Interest:Allied Health
• FTE/Hours per pay period:.01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)
• Shift:Day
• Job ID:31739
  
  

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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