Dental Assistant (Full Time)

Full Time
West Warwick, RI 02893
Posted
Job description
Thundermist's Mission - To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles.

Please note, effective September 1,2021, all Thundermist employees are required to have an initial dose of vaccine to prevent Covid-19. Effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider.

General Responsibilities:
Assists the dentist in every dental procedure and performs some expanded duties.

Required Qualifications:
  • 1 year experience as a dental assistant preferred
  • Ability to handle confidential material
  • Tactful in dealing with patients
  • BLS Certification
  • X-ray certification (or completion within 6 months of hire)
Primary Contacts: External/Frequency:
  • Dentists: Daily
  • Vendors: As Needed
Internal/Frequency:
  • Patients: Daily
  • Dentists: Daily
Physical Effort/Environment:
This position requires the use of fingers and hand manipulation using instruments and dental equipment. On feet most of the day.

Work Schedule Demands:
As determined with department hiring needs.
Must be available for overtime, including nights and weekends, when necessary.

Communication Skills:
This position requires the ability to verbally communicate with patients.

Confidentiality of Information:
This position allows full access to all dental and medical charts. Must always maintain all charts confidentiality.

Significant Job Functions: Clinical:
  • Sterilization of dental instruments
  • Setting up for every dental procedure
  • Exposing and developing x-ray films
  • Taking alginate impressions
  • Pouring models
  • Ability to take clear x-ray films
Administrative:
  • Documentation of vitals, chief complaints
  • Documentation of chart notes
  • Documentation of treatment planning
  • Starts at 18.25 per hour and there is a $500 sign on bonus after 90 days employment
Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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