Unlicensed Dental Assistant

Description

Responsibilities

• Assistants hand instruments and materials to providers and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other necessary devices. 
• Assistants help sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Assist in note taking and updating patient dental records.
• Provide culturally competent care to diverse patients.
• These are the main responsibilities, but there will be other duties as well. All of this is completed in a team environment! CLD team members are patient and organized so that they smoothly sort out potential obstacles in a timely manner, creating a calm environment for the patients, the team and yourself!

Requirements

Qualifications

• Energetic engaging personality
• Can do attitude and willingness to learn
• Desire to learn about dentistry and dental assisting.
• Comfortable with computers.
• Committed to building relationships with patients.

Clear Lakes Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.