Dental Assistant Job at Creekside Dental Group in Stevens

Dental Assistant Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our busy practice. Candidates are preferred to have at least one year of dental assisting experience. You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, and help the dentist during patient examinations and other dental procedures. Between patients, you will clean exam rooms, help in sterilization, and replenish supplies. When not working with patients, you will also assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Dental Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather patient information and health histories
• Prepare the work area for procedures
• Take x-rays of patients’ teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist
• Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures
• Prepare materials for crowns or dental impressions
• Help in sterilization of instruments
• Restock treatment areas and monitor inventory

Dental Assistant Requirements and Qualifications

• 1+ years of dental assisting experience-preferred
• X-ray certification 
• Current BLS and CPR certification
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail