Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a part time Dental Assistant to join our team at York County Jail in Alfred, ME.
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team. You will assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures, provide patient care, and perform administrative tasks to ensure excellent patient experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Under general supervision of a Dentist, provide a range of clinical, administrative, and staff services in assisting the professional dental staff
- Assist the Dentist in providing dental and radiography procedures
- Provide chairside assistance to dentists in the performance of dental procedures to include preventive and prosthetic procedures
- Prepare, sterilize, organize, and set up dental equipment
- Ensure all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established clinic guidelines and OSHA standards; and maintains the overall cleanliness of the dental area
- Monitor, and maintain dental equipment such as radiographic developing equipment, and sterilizers in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines
- Develop and process dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders
- Assist in monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols
- Order and maintain inventories of dental clinic supplies
- Interact with and process dental clinic patients; schedule appointments, maintain dental charts, record dental findings using the POMR charting format
Schedule:
- First Friday of every month
- 8 hour shift
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program with current state license/certification to practice
- Current CPR certificate
- At least one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant
- Proficient with electronic medical records
Job Type: Part-time
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Alfred, ME 04002 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Alfred, ME 04002: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person