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Dental Assistant

Penobscot Community Health Care · Bangor, ME · 3 mo ago
On-siteHealthcarePart-time

About the role

PCHC’s Dental Center is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team. You’ll work side-by-side with skilled providers, delivering exceptional care while helping improve the patient experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist dentists during dental procedures
  • Prepare patients for treatment
  • Administer local anesthesia
  • Manage dental instruments and equipment
  • Record patient information and medical history
  • Perform routine dental hygiene tasks
  • Ensure sterilization and sanitation of dental instruments
  • Communicate effectively with patients and staff
  • Support the overall patient experience

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience as a Dental Assistant
  • Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program or completion of a DA prep course/certificate preferred
  • Radiology license required, or must obtain within 6 months of employment

Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Basic computer skills

Skills

  • Proficiency with dental instruments and equipment
  • Effective time management
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures

Benefits

  • Competitive pay & sign-on bonus
  • Retailon bonuses based on years of service with PCHC
  • Generous paid time off
  • Excellent opportunity for new graduates
  • Excellent benefits including available family health insurance, dental insurance, vision, retirement contribution and match, even pet insurance is available

Pay

  • $20-$25 per hour

Schedule

  • Part-Time (37 hours/week)
  • Monday-Thursday, 7:15am-5:15pm
  • Fridays + Weekends OFF

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