Dental Assistant - Lakewood Medical Center - (Mon - Fri, 8a - 4:30p)

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Overview:
We're looking for a friendly, proactive Dental Assistant to support our dental team and keep things running smoothly. From prepping patients and rooms to assisting chairside and managing supplies, you'll play a vital role in delivering top-notch care-with a few laughs along the way.

What You'll Do:

• Set up treatment rooms and prep materials

• Assist dentists and hygienists during procedures

• Greet and prepare patients; take vital signs as needed

• Snap digital x-rays (training and annual competency required)

• Clean and reset rooms, manage sterilization and infection control

• Support lab processes (impressions, digital scans)

• Use our system to post charges and check schedules

• Keep your station stocked and ready

• Be a courteous, professional presence for all ages-from kids to seniors

• Help maintain quality and safety standards, and follow compliance policies

Who You Are:

• A high school graduate (or equivalent)

• A great communicator with a team spirit

• BLS certified (or willing to obtain and maintain)

Bonus Points:

• 1+ year of experience assisting chairside

• Graduate of a Dental Assistant training program OR 2 years of on-the-job training