Part Time Dental Assistant

Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a part time Dental Assistant to join our team at York County Jail in Alfred, ME. Overview: We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team. You will assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures, provide patient care, and perform administrative tasks to ensure excellent patient experiences. Responsibilities: Under general supervision of a Dentist, provide a range of clinical, administrative, and staff services in assisting the professional dental staff Assist the Dentist in providing dental and radiography procedures Provide chairside assistance to dentists in the performance of dental procedures to include preventive and prosthetic procedures Prepare, sterilize, organize, and set up dental equipment Ensure all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established clinic guidelines and OSHA standards; and maintains the overall cleanliness of the dental area Monitor, and maintain dental equipment such as radiographic developing equipment, and sterilizers in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines Develop and process dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders Assist in monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols Order and maintain inventories of dental clinic supplies Interact with and process dental clinic patients; schedule appointments, maintain dental charts, record dental findings using the POMR charting format Schedule: First Friday of every month 8 hour shift Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program with current state license/certification to practice Current CPR certificate At least one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant Proficient with electronic medical records Job Type: Part-time Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Alfred, ME 04002 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Alfred, ME 04002: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person