Temp Dental Assistant

Rising Star Staffing; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental staffing agency in Detroit is looking for a Dental Assistant to support dental procedures. The role involves preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, and assisting the dentist during various treatments. Key responsibilities include documenting patient records and hygiene instructions, ensuring accurate treatment information, and managing emergencies. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of dental practices and excellent interpersonal skills. They will thrive in a supportive and fast-paced environment, focusing on patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare patients for dental procedures effectively.
• Knowledge in sterilizing and disinfecting dental instruments.
• Experience in recording treatment information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient, sterilize instruments, and assist the dentist.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Take and document patient medical histories and vital signs.
• Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist.
• Assist in managing medical and dental emergencies.

Skills

Patient preparation

Instrument sterilization

Dental record keeping

Patient history documentation

Postoperative instruction

Oral hygiene instruction

Job description

Detroit, MI, United States Rising Star Staffing

• Preparing patient, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting dentist during dental procedures
• Recording treatment information in patient records
• Taking and recording medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
• Providing postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
• Assisting dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
• Pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
• Instructing patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
• Making preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
• Cleaning and polishing removable appliances
• Applying protective coating of fluoride to teeth
• Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions