Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant performs various duties in a dental clinic, including assisting dentists with procedures, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining patient records. The ideal candidate will have a certificate or associate degree in dental assisting and 6 months of experience in the field. The position is full-time and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
• Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
• Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
• 36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic.
• Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
• Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months.
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
• Six months of experience as a Dental Assistant after graduation.

Benefits

• Vested Vacation
• sick leave
• holiday leave
• Life
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Short Term Disability
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan