Dental Assistant Trainee

Mortenson Dental Partners; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson-Dental-Partner in Louisville, KY is seeking a Dental Assistant to support patient care. You will prepare the treatment room, sterilize instruments, hand instruments to the dentist, perform suctioning, and assist during procedures.

Qualifications include CPR/X-ray certification and a high school diploma or equivalent, plus strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology and equipment, with excellent communication and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• CPR/X-ray certification is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment is required.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the treatment room for patients.
• Sterilize and deliver instruments to the treatment area; position instruments for the dentist's access, suction, and passing instruments.
• Complete clinical notes before dismissing patients.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate patient care

Dental procedures knowledge

Education

CPR/X-ray certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your Role:

• Prepare the treatment room for patients
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access, suctioning, and passing instruments.
• Completes Clinical notes before dismissing patients

What We Are Looking for:

• CPR/X-ray certification
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.