Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a recent graduate of a Certified Dental Assistant program who is interested in gaining practical experience. This is a temporary role. Your main responsibility will be to remove all instruments and tools from the operatory after their use and prepare them for sterilization. You may occasionally provide chairside support as a second assistant to the Lead Surgical Assistant and/or Hygienists as necessary to ensure that patients receive optimal care. The ideal candidate possesses a certification in infection control. If you are personable, outgoing and dedicated to providing an exceptional dental experience, we invite you to apply!

Responsibilities

Prepare, decontaminate, disinfect and sterilize instruments.

Manages general house cleaning tasks.

Maintains plaster trap and lab counter areas.

Performs routine maintenance of dental equipment—autoclave, statim, ultrasonic cleaner, etc.

Weekly spore testing submission and recording per company policy and procedure.

Submission of broken instruments and handpieces for repair.

Maintain the MSDS binder.

Maintain an appropriate stock of dental supplies in each operatory.

Document and maintain accurate sterilization records.

Collect, store and ensure proper disposal of biohazards and sharps waste.

Be knowledgeable of spill containment and cleanup

Qualifications

Completed a program certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation

Current BLS