Dental Assistant

• Provide a comforting experience for patients during treatments and checkups
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed
• Sterilize instruments and equipment
• Collaborate closely with the dentist chairside to support procedures with precision and efficiency
• Undertake tasks as instructed
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Knowledgeable in health and safety regulations
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail, well-organized, and reliable
• High school diploma: graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Dental Assisting Certification
• Dental X-Ray Certification
• Coronal Polishing (preferred, not required)
• EDDA (preferred, not required)

If you’re ready to contribute to a collaborative and energetic team, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career with Elizabethtown Dentistry for Children.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. 

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.