Part Time Dental Assistant

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Dental Assistant – New London, 20 hours

·         Must have RHS and ICE certifications or obtain within 9 months of hire

·         Compensation: $23-$25/ hour, if they are looking for a little more, please send them we may be able to consider

Job Description:

Part-Time Dental Assistant opportunity in New London – Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays!. The position offers healthcare benefits, PTO and 403B.

• Supports the dentist in delivering primary dental care, prepares equipment and workplace for use, and contributes to supportive atmosphere for dental patients. Uses chair side, four handed dentistry techniques.
• Prepares office and treatment areas each day.
• Performs pre/post treatment set-up/clean-up procedures for each patient in accordance with all Agency protocols
• Prepares patients for dental procedures.
• Assists dentist at chair side, using 4-handed techniques.
• Exhibits appropriate knowledge of instruments and techniques utilized for all procedures.
• Performs independent patient services, as directed, including patient triage, radiographs, impressions, suture removal, temporary fillings, recement crowns, laboratory work.
• Maintains dental facility, treatment areas, equipment and instruments in proper working order.
• Maintains adequate inventory of dental supplies.
• Strictly follow safety and infection control standards at all times, including appropriate use of PPE.
• Takes quality radiographs, as prescribed. Process, mount and label properly
• Complies with radiation safety standards for staff and patients.
• Provides excellent customer service at all times, with a focus on quality of care and teamwork that focuses on the needs of the department and/or the business of the Agency.
• Complies with Agency mandated in-service training workshops (EOC, Working Safely, Abuse, etc.). Confidentiality of patient and business information is a requirement. Full access to patient medical records and encounter data. Confidentiality must be maintained according to policies.
• Responsibility for client data entry.
• Access to medical system information.
• Confidential patient correspondence.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Graduate of accredited Dental Assisting School or two years dental experience in general dentistry.
• Certified in Dental Radiology and Infection Control by Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
• Commitment to preventive dental care
•  Knowledge/interest in providing care to diverse patient population
• Written and oral bilingual fluency in language spoken by our patient population (for example, English/Spanish or English/Polish) strongly preferred.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 166325

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Jeffrey Elwood

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