Job Title: Dental Assistant
Organization: Wood River Health Services, Inc.
Location: Hope Valley, RI
Salary: Available upon request
Start Date:
Full Time
Permanent

Job Description
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Are you a Chairside Dental Assistant, who is experienced in four-handed Dentistry? Do you have at least 1 years’ experience assisting in this manner? Then join our team at Wood River Health Services! We are seeking a friendly Dental Assistant for our busy dental department.

Wood River Health Services provides team-based care consistent with the principles and standards of a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Clinical staff are core members of a team that provides services aligned with PCMH.


Description of duties:

	Prepare dental materials, assist dentist with operative procedures using 4-handed technique.
	Clean autoclaves, change solutions, and perform spore testing.
	Stock operatory with supplies; order supplies as needed.
	Take Digital x-rays.
	Disinfect and break down operatory
	Sterilize instruments
	Support front desk receptionist
	Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
	Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

	Certification in Dental Radiology required
	Dental Assisting certification preferred
	Minimum High School Diploma or GED required
	One year experience in assisting preferred
	Basics of infection control
	Electronic Dental records experience preferred
	Ability to take verbal directions and apply expectations to work performed
	Must be able to reach, lift, and carry reasonable quantities



How to Apply
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If you are interested in becoming part of our professional team, please send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [log in to unmask] Please put position you are applying for in the subject line.

Wood River Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in our employment practices based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation or veterans’ status.  We are actively seeking a diverse array of candidates.

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