Dental Assistant trainee

Description Position at Mortenson Family Dental OUR COMPANY IS OWNED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERSAre you a new EDDA graduate looking to get your foot in the door? Do you have a positive, can-do attitude? If you answered yes, then Mortenson Family Dental wants to talk to you. Apply today for our paid, full-time, 90-day training program for new graduates! This structured program offers one-on-one training with one of our talented EDDA Training Specialists in a positive, growth, and skills-focused environment. Upon successful completion of the program, you then have the opportunity to apply for any of our permanent Full-Time positions!Must be strong communicators, maintain a neat appearance, and will treat all our patients like family. We also require a positive attitude, dependability, and honesty to become part of a company voted the Best Place to Work in Louisville. RESPONSIBILITIESPersonally strives to delight patients and families by creating a kind, gracious, and caring environment.Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education quality and treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through x-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.Helps ensure efficient and profitable operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, utilizing supplies cost-effectively, and posting patient charges accurately.Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.Completes all clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing patients.Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; and passing instruments.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.Promotes a "team first" attitude by demonstrating positive and caring relationships and communication with coworkers. REQUIREMENTSDental Assistant Certificate / EDDA Certificate / EFDA CertificateClerical ExperienceX-Ray CertificationCPR CertificationDESIRABLESDental Assistant Certificate / EDDA Certificate / EFDA CertificateAssociates DegreeDANB (Indiana)OSHACoronal Polishing1-3 years experienceOpen DentalDigital X-RayUltra-SonicSterilizerAutoclaveModel TrimmerBENEFITSYou will be hired as a temporary employee. Once you successfully complete the program, you will interview for permanent placement and once you are hired will receive Full Time benefits.Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company's determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen.We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.