Dental Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during a wide range of procedures, including restorative, surgical, endodontic, and periodontal treatments
• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain equipment
• Record patient medical/dental histories and document procedures accurately
• Take dental radiographs and assist with minor equipment maintenance
• Perform intra-oral duties such as impressions, suture removal, and placement of dental materials (as directed)
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• Schedule patients and manage workflow using Dentrix/MHS Genesis systems
• Support lab tasks such as pouring and trimming models

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet one of the following:
• CODA-accredited dental assisting program + 12 months recent experience
• Military dental assistant training + 12 months recent experience
• Red Cross Dental Assistant certification + 12 months recent experience
• 36 months recent dental assisting experience (private or military setting)
• Active AADA membership + required experience
• Recent graduate (within 12 months) of a state-accredited dental program

Additional Requirements

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and multitasking ability
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dental software systems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Prolonged standing or sitting
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling

Inclusion & Cultural Competency

Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.

Deliver targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, regulations, and local code.

EEO Statement

AMI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to participate in its employment practices. This practice is to ensure AMI maintains a diverse and robust workforce. Based on the above, the company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Employment decisions are based strictly on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

ADA & ADAAA Statement

In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA), AMI will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes.

Background Check(s) Required

Yes

E-Verify Statement

AMI uses E-Verify to check employment eligibility to work in the United States. Selected candidates will be requested to complete an I-9 form and provide relevant documentation of their identity and work eligibility.