Dental Assistant

Here’s an exciting opportunity! Moorehead Dentistry is growing with our emphasis on Dentures and Oral Surgery. This role spends a day at each of our 3 locations within the Cincinnati area weekly (Lebanon, Batavia, and Blue Ash), assisting as a part of an oral surgery-focused team. Procedures include extractions, IV sedation, dentures, implant dentistry, and limited general dentistry. We are an established, privately owned practice with a history of long-term staff. We are hiring this long-term part-time role for Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (days of the week may have flexibility over time). This opportunity is open to dental assistants with at least 1 year of experience. IV sedation experience is a plus!

We offer competitive pay, a range of benefits, and opportunities to serve the community as a staff. We are looking to fill this position immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare room and patient for the doctor to perform Oral Surgery and administer IV sedation
• Take digital impressions for dentures, submitting to our in-house lab (with training provided by our lab manager)
• Provide instruction for treatment and post-treatment care
• Chart, take digital X-rays and photos
• Take intra-oral scans (training included with onboarding)
• Provide technical assistance during dental procedures and examinations
• Maintain responsibility for the accuracy and confidentiality of patient records
• Maintaining and sterilizing dental equipment
• Keep supplies stocked
• Build rapport with patients

Qualifications:

• Current X-ray (Radiology) certification
• Self-motivated with the willingness to exceed patient expectations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strict adherence to policies and regulations relating to OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA
• Previous experience using computers (Dentrix/Open Dental/Eagle Soft, Dexis, MS Word, scanning documents)
• Desire to continually improve by learning new techniques, procedures, and processes.
• Team-oriented with an outgoing personality

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours:No less than 34 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)