Dental Assistant

Overview

Hodosh Cosmetics and Implant Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant in Prvidence, Rhode Island to assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment.

Position Overview:

As a Dental Assistant you are an integral part of patient care team, ensuring efficient procedures and patient comfort. You support the office by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting in surgeries, and providing post-operative care. Your expertise in surgical protocols and infection control enhances patient safety and the overall quality of care. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.

HOURS: Tuesday through Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

For Full Time:

• Flexible scheduling options
• Competetive hourly pay: $19.00 - $26.00
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (individual and family coverage)
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Support for professional growth and continuing education
• Modern office with advanced dental technology

How to Apply:If you are a dedicated Dental Assistant looking to advance your career in a modern, patient-centered practice, we invite you to apply by submitting your resume.

Be part of our journey to shape the future of dentistry. Apply today to join our mission-driven team!

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant, no License required