Kids Dental Brands is hiring: Dental Assistant in Meridian
Kids Dental Brands, Meridian, MS, United States, 39309
Overview
Dental Assistant Full-Time - HAPPY SMILES (MERIDIAN)
We have the job for you! HAPPY SMILES is offering a full-time opportunity as a Dental Assistant at our MERIDIAN office. We are an upbeat team looking for an individual who has a passion for helping others and wants to make a positive difference in their community.
CERTIFICATIONS: CDA or RDA required, X-ray certification preferred
EXPERIENCE: Must have Dental Assistant certification
JOB TYPE: Full-time
SCHEDULE: MONDAY-FRIDAY
PAY: Starting at $15.00
BONUS PAY: up to $500 additional per month
BENEFITS: Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, etc) Benefits, 401k, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off available for all eligible employees!
Summary Of Essential Job Functions
Responsibilities
- Work chair-side with dentists, perform patient care, and general laboratory duties
- Take and process dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Take impressions of the patient\'s teeth (models), extractions, composite fillings, etc...
- Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling)
- Ask about the patient\'s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse
- Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
Join our team and help drive our mission that all children, regardless of family income, deserve access to high-quality dental care, in a kid-friendly and fun environment!
Qualifications
- CERTIFICATIONS: CDA or RDA required, X-ray certification preferred
- EXPERIENCE: Must have Dental Assistant certification
- JOB TYPE: Full-time
- SCHEDULE: MONDAY-FRIDAY
Employment details
- Senioriry level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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