Dental Assistant

At VetJobs, we are seeking a highly skilled Dental Assistant to join our team in an institutional setting. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing high-quality care to inmates and residents.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting dentists with patient treatment, preparing impressions and filling materials, and sterilizing dental units and instruments. Additionally, they will be responsible for controlling medication, syringes, and other dental supplies, as well as reviewing dental services provided to prevent inappropriate use or duplication of services.

Requirements for this role include a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of dental assistant experience, and a valid driver's license. The ideal candidate will also have a certificate or evidence of completion of a dental assistant training program, as well as meet the criteria of the Dental Practice Act in the state of practice.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $17.38 and a supportive work environment. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for providing excellent patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist dentists with patient treatment
• Prepare impressions and filling materials
• Sterilize dental units and instruments
• Control medication, syringes, and other dental supplies
• Review dental services provided

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of dental assistant experience
• Valid driver's license
• Certificate or evidence of completion of a dental assistant training program