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.