Dental Assistant

Select Dental Management

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Posted 26 days ago

Full Time

Castleton, Vermont

In Person

Smart Summary

The Dental Assistant is responsible for ensuring quality patient care by preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, taking diagnostic digital imaging, and aiding the dentist during procedures. Duties also include maintaining meticulous patient records and setting up/breaking down treatment rooms according to infection control protocols.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. Candidates should have at least one year of dental assisting experience and current CPR certification. Additional requirements include adherence to OSHA guidelines and strong interpersonal skills to facilitate patient comfort and care.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Patient Care

Sterilization

Digital Imaging

Record Keeping

Infection Control

OSHA Guidelines Adherence

HIPAA Compliance

Equipment Maintenance

Collaboration

Patient Comfort

Job Description

Castleton Corners Dental proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will thrive in an efficient office environment alongside an exceptional, well-trained, highly motivated dental team where you can expand your knowledge and career. We welcome you to join us if you are drawn to working in a clinically- focused, patient-centric, fully digital dental office. Apply today and be part of our exciting journey! 

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30AM to 5:00PM 

Overview 

We are looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. The Dental Assistant ensures that quality patient care is a priority. Dental Assistants are an essential part of the team that help the dentist to set up equipment, educate and prepare patients for treatment, aid the dentist in the safe and efficient execution of procedures, and record and document procedures as directed by the Practice Leader.

Duties/Responsibilities 

  • Greet and prepare patients for treatment in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner.
  • Sterilize and prepare instruments for tray setups before dental procedures. 
  • Take diagnostic-digital imaging as prescribed by the dentists. 
  • Practice within the legal scope of assistant duties with or without certification, depending on state regulations. 
  • Maintain meticulous records on patient charts and documents. 
  • Setup and breakdown rooms according to infection control protocols between patients. 
  • Communicate patient and equipment needs with co-workers. 
  • Other duties as assigned by Practice Leader and/or Dentist. 

Required Skills/Abilities 

  • Adhere to OSHA guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Policy, and clinical operating procedures.
  • Work with and maintain all dental equipment. 
  • Positively contribute to a respectful and collaborative working environment.
  • Facilitate patient comfort, care, and satisfaction in a professional manner.
  • Present to work during scheduled shifts (see office manual for specifics).

Education and Experience 

  • At least one year of dental assisting experience.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Other State License/Certification Requirements based on the state you are employed.
  • Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements 

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Prolonged periods of periods of standing and bending.
  • Must be able to lift <15 pounds at times.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees*

  • PTO, paid holidays, office closure days
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental allowance
  • Uniform allowance, as needed
  • 401(k) Eligibility
  • And many more!

*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*

The pay range for this role varies based on experience, credentials, and availability. In addition to competitive compensation, our team members enjoy continuing education opportunities, production-based incentives (when applicable), and clear pathways for growth within the practice.

Our Mission & Values: To make the teams, patients, and practices we support healthier and happier. 

Select Dental Management

About Select Dental Management Select Dental Management is a Dental Partnership Organization providing dental management services and currently supports 38 dental practices in 8 states and Washington D.C. from the Northeast to the Mid-Atlantic. Select has more than 100 dentists and 700 employees providing care to over 110,000 patients each year. To learn more about Select Dental Management visit www.SelectDentalManagement.com.

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