Dental Assistant

Company: Kids Dental Brands
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Dental Assistant Full-Time - WILMINGTON KIDS DENTAL Competitive Hourly Rate Plus Monthly Bonus Potential of up to $300 Are you a certified or registered Dental Assistant or currently enrolled in a Dental Assisting program?Are you hardworking, dependable, coachable, and CAREER-MINDED?We have the job for you! WILMINGTON KIDS DENTAL is offering a full-time opportunity as a Dental Assistant at our WILMINGTON 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 preferredEXPERIENCE: Must have Dental Assistant certificationJOB TYPE: Full-timeSCHEDULE: MONDAY-FRIDAYPAY: Starting at $16.50 to $19.00BONUS PAY: up to $300 additional per monthBENEFITS: Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, etc) Benefits, 401k, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off available for all eligible employees!SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Work chair-side with dentists, perform patient care, and general laboratory dutiesTake and process dental radiographs (x-rays)Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipmentTake 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 pulseHelp patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatmentProvide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment proceduresJoin 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!

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