Dental Assistant

The job description includes responsibilities such as assisting with dental procedures, taking X-rays, maintaining patient records, and providing post-treatment care. The position also involves scheduling patients, sterilizing instruments, and disposing of contaminated waste.

Requirements

• Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA)
• 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months as a dental assistant
• Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school
• Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course
• 36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic
• Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education
• Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months
• Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75

Benefits

• Vested Vacation
• sick leave
• holiday leave
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Short Term Disability
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan