We are seeking a Dental Assistant to become part of our team, working with US Coast Guard Station New London located in Mobile, AL

Excellent pay and benefits.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, working 8-hours - Day Shift

Full benefits include:

Qualifications:

12 months of recent dental assisting experience within the past 36 months
Xray certificate
Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), or the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)

Responsibilities:

To treat all Active-Duty beneficiaries presented for care.
Select and arrange instruments and prepare setups for patient treatment.
Assist during patient examination and treatment.
Assist during administration of anesthesia.
Assist in placement and removal or sutures.
Instruct in basic oral hygiene care.
Prepare restorative and impression materials.
Dispose of contaminated waste in accordance with the standard procedures of the Dental clinic.
Load and unload radiographic film cassettes.
Expose bitewing, periapical and occlusal film utilizing bisecting angle or paralleling radiographic techniques.
Inventory medicine and drug stocks to ensure adequate supplies and controls.
Greets and receives patients and directs them to appropriate care.
Receives and screens telephone calls.