Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Radiology Support (PT)

Digital Online A/S; Navajo Mountain (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Navajo Health System, Inc. is hiring a part-time Dental Assistant in Navajo Mountain, Utah. The role involves preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, assisting the dentist, taking histories, and exposing dental X-rays.

Immunizations are required for employment and staff follow clinic protocols. The ideal candidate will have formal Dental Assistant training or relevant on-the-job experience, plus a high school diploma and radiology certification.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work well with others.
• Excellent work history and customer service mindset.
• Assist other staff when help is needed.
• Formal Dental Assistant training or sufficient on-the-job experience.
• High School diploma.
• 2+ years Dental Assisting experience; 5 years preferred.
• Radiology certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during procedures.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations.
• Pour, trim, and polish study casts and fabricate impression trays for study casts.
• Assist dentist in management of dental emergencies.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist.
• Assist with radiographs and patient care as assigned.
• Perform other related tasks as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Formal Dental Assistant training

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Utah Navajo Health System, Inc. is hiring a part-time Dental Assistant in Navajo Mountain, Utah. The role involves preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, assisting the dentist, taking histories, and exposing dental X-rays.

Immunizations are required for employment and staff follow clinic protocols. The ideal candidate will have formal Dental Assistant training or relevant on-the-job experience, plus a high school diploma and radiology certification.