Wilmington, DE
Order: 324621
Our client, a specialty dentist office in Wilmington, DE is seeking a qualified and motivated Dental Assistant to join their team.
This is a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity offering a competitive pay range based on experience.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, no weekends
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during clinical procedures
- Take high-quality intraoral X-rays and CBCT scans
- Maintain proper infection control protocols and sterilization procedures
- Prepare and organize surgical trays and instruments
- Ensure operatory readiness before and after patient care
- Provide patients with post-operative instructions and oral hygiene guidance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records
- Track and manage surgical inventory and supplies
- Assist with front desk duties as needed (scheduling, insurance, patient intake)
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Dental Assistant certification
- Radiology certification required
- Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience (specialty or surgical assisting preferred)
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology and procedures
- Familiarity with dental software (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and organized