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Dental Assistant

Gen4 Dental

#Advanced Technology #Dental Assistant #Patient Experience #X-rays #Infection Control #Hazardous Waste #Sterilization #Oral Hygiene #Fillings

Quick overview

Dental Assistants are key contributors who assist the dentist during various treatment procedures while ensuring patients feel comfortable. Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down the operatory, taking radiographs, managing infection control through sterilization, and providing post-treatment follow-up instructions.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Dental Assistant Certificate and X-ray certification as specified by state regulations, with 1 to 2 years of Dental Assisting experience being preferred. The role requires the ability to work in a clinical environment with potential exposure to hazardous materials and involves prolonged standing, leaning, and bending.

professional certificateInstrument SterilizationPatient ComfortPatient EducationInfection ControlX-raysOral Hygiene InstructionDental RadiographsAssisting DentistOperatory SetupOperatory Breakdown

Job description

Job DescriptionAt Pony Express Dental, we believe great dentistry starts with a great team.
Since 2017, we’ve been providing world-class, high-tech, and high-quality dental care to Eagle Mountain and the surrounding communities.
As one of Utah’s most modern practices, we’re committed to delivering exceptional service in an environment that values comfort, efficiency, and innovation.Our team offers a wide range of services—including cleanings, fillings, implants, wisdom tooth removal, and IV sedation—creating opportunities to work with advanced technology while delivering the highest level of care.
Every day, we focus on making dental visits comfortable, on-time, and positive for our patients, and that commitment begins with the people who make up our team.Compensation Range: $20 - $21 per hour based on experience Work Schedule: Monday 8 AM - 5PMTuesday 8 AM - 5 PMWednesday 10 AM - 6 PMThursday 8 AM - 6 PM Friday 8 AM - 2 PM Dental Assistants are an integral member of our team and help foster our clinically led culture.
From being the doctor’s right hand, to having the ability to connect with patients, and striving to provide the best patient experience, Dental Assistants are a key contributor to the success of our practice.Key Responsibilities:Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures while helping patients feel comfortableSet up and breakdown operatory post treatmentTake dental radiographs (x-rays)Manage infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipmentProvide patients with follow-up instructions following all dental treatment proceduresEducate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral healthQualifications:Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specifyX-ray certification where state regulations specify1 - 2 years of Dental Assisting experience (preferred)By joining our team, you will have:Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Retirement Plan Health and Vision Insurance Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident) Paid Scrub Allowance Career Growth and Development OpportunitiesAdditional Information:Gen4 Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Working Environment & Physical Requirements:This is a clinical working environment where potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens is possible.
Requires prolonged periods of standing, leaning, and bending.

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