Dental Assistant Job at Rockford Family Dental in Rockford

Rockford Family Dental is looking for a dedicated Part-Time Dental Assistant to join our growing practice. No Experience, No Problem!  Rockford is willing to train the candidates with fantastic work ethic. You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, and help the dentist during patient examinations and other dental procedures. Between patients, you will clean exam rooms and replenish supplies. When not working with patients, you will also assist with administrative tasks, including answering phones and organizing patient records as needed.

Dental Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather patient information and health background
• Prepare the work area for procedures
• Take x-rays of patients’ teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist
• Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures
• Prepare materials for crowns or dental impressions
• Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
• Restock treatment areas and monitor inventory

The ideal candidate would have a working knowledge in the Dental field and some experience assisting Dentists in general chairside duties.

Rockford is able to provide training in the following areas:

• Dental assisting experience
• X-ray procedures
• Paid CPR certification
• Dental hygiene procedures
• Aseptic and sterilization techniques