About the role
Position Overview:
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Dental Assistant – Travel Contract for an exciting Contract opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for dental examinations and treatments.
- Assist dentists during chairside procedures and support a variety of dental treatments.
- Set up, maintain, and organize dental treatment rooms for daily clinical operations.
- Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments and equipment following established infection control protocols.
- Take, develop, process, and mount dental radiographs (X-rays).
- Prepare and mix dental materials, including amalgams, cements, and composites.
- Maintain dental equipment and ensure proper functionality.
- Assist with assigned dental laboratory procedures.
- Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Support dental providers and clinical staff in delivering quality patient care.
- Follow hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Completion of an approved Dental Assistant training program required.
- Candidates must meet one of the following:
- Completion of at least 600 instructional hours of an approved Dental Assistant program; OR
- Completion of at least 300 instructional hours of an approved Dental Assistant program plus 6 months of full-time Dental Assistant experience performing dental radiographs, chairside assisting, and instrument sterilization/autoclave procedures; OR
- High School Diploma/GED plus 1 year of full-time Dental Assistant experience performing dental X-rays, chairside assisting, and instrument sterilization.
- Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to patient care.
- Ability to work effectively with dentists, patients, and healthcare teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hospital or clinical dental setting experience preferred.
- Experience assisting with general dentistry procedures preferred.
- Familiarity with dental records and documentation systems preferred.
- Strong knowledge of infection control practices preferred.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
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