Do you get drug tested as a dental assistant?

[n02688402]

I'm taking a class to be a dental assistant and it's almost over so I need to apply to jobs soon. To anyone here who has worked as a dental assistant: do you get drug tested, either at the interview or randomly? I didn't really find a straight answer online. You can be as judgemental as you want, as long as I get a straight answer.

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[Moose A Moose]

Depends on who’s hiring you. Some screen, others don’t. Some only do it once during the hiring process, others may pop randoms.

 

[doc toothache]

If the practitioner comes in high, he/she may be oblivious to da flying as a kite.

 

[Chicago_predental]

Nope! I didn't but I had to do the usual background check, etc

 

[Kristefur]

It really depends on who your employer is. I was working as a dental receptionist for a corporate dental and didn't get drug tested.
I worked as a dental receptionist in a private practice and still no drug test
I'm currently a dental assistant in a private practice and no drug test.
But I will say that they will do background checks, and some may do fingerprinting (just to make sure you're not psycho I guess?)

I'm sure you'll do fine. I usually offer to volunteer if they aren't considering employing me.

 

[icpeanut11836]

Just don't do drugs

 

[Stanelz]

Most dentists are so cheap they dont want to spend the money to drug test you as long as you can hold a suction straight

I never got tested.

I also never did drugs, I should clarify.

 

[Let me out!]

Ask the employer. Also tell him "you can be as judgemental as you want." You will get the most straight answer as you want.