Dental Assistant
Responsibilities
The Dental Assistant will be responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Approx. 32 hours per week. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Graduate of accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience preferred
* Coursework in dental instruments and procedures preferred
* Compliance with state dental practice requirements (e.g., x-ray requirements, OSHA training) preferred
* Computer skills
* Commitment to CE for career development
BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package is offered, which includes: competitive salary commensurate of your experience, Paid Time Off and 401K after probational period. At Will Employer. We are a private, doctor owned practice that has been serving our community for over 10 years. With happy, loyal, long-term doctor, staff, and patients. In joining our practice, your role would be as followed but not limited to:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Patient Management
* Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
* Set up treatment rooms for procedures
* Escort patients to treatment room
* Seat patients in treatment rooms
* Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
* Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
* Ensure patients are always attended
* Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
* Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
* Mix dental materials
* Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
* Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
* Escort patients from the treatment room
* Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
* Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
* Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
* Monitor patient flow
* Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment
Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
* Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
* Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
* Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
* Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
* Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
* Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
* Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
* Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
* Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
* Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
The Dental Assistant will be responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Approx. 32 hours per week. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Graduate of accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience preferred
* Coursework in dental instruments and procedures preferred
* Compliance with state dental practice requirements (e.g., x-ray requirements, OSHA training) preferred
* Computer skills
* Commitment to CE for career development
BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package is offered, which includes: competitive salary commensurate of your experience, Paid Time Off and 401K after probational period. At Will Employer. We are a private, doctor owned practice that has been serving our community for over 10 years. With happy, loyal, long-term doctor, staff, and patients. In joining our practice, your role would be as followed but not limited to:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Patient Management
* Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
* Set up treatment rooms for procedures
* Escort patients to treatment room
* Seat patients in treatment rooms
* Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
* Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
* Ensure patients are always attended
* Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
* Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
* Mix dental materials
* Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
* Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
* Escort patients from the treatment room
* Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
* Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
* Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
* Monitor patient flow
* Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment
Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
* Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
* Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
* Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
* Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
* Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
* Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
* Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
* Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
* Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
* Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
