Dental Assistant

Lamoille Health Partners is seeking a detail-oriented and professional Dental Assistant to join our clinical team. This role provides essential support to dentists and dental hygienists, ensuring efficient "four-handed" clinical care and maintaining a high-standard sterile environment. The ideal candidate will balance technical proficiency in dental procedures with a focus on patient comfort and clear communication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Clinical Support

• Provide chairside assistance during exams, fillings, extractions, and restorative procedures.
• Patient
• Care: Prepare patients for treatment, update medical histories, and deliver post-operative care instructions.
• Radiography: Perform high-quality digital X-rays and take impressions for study casts or appliances.
• Infection
• Control: Maintain clinical safety by strictly adhering to CDC and OSHA protocols for instrument sterilization and operatory turnover.
• Administrative
• Accuracy: Ensure precise, real-time documentation within the Electronic Dental Record (EDR) system.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program is preferred.
• Certifications:
• Dental Radiography: Required. Candidates who do not currently hold this certificate will be required to obtain it within six (6) months of their start date.
• BLS/CPR: Current certification required.
• Experience: 1–2 years in a clinical dental setting preferred; however, we are willing to train highly motivated candidates.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with dental software (e.g., eCW, Dentrix, Eaglesoft) and high-level manual dexterity.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wages based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with organizational match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.