Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant: One opening.

Qualification

Team Player and great interpersonal skills

Flexible and innovative; highly adaptable to the dynamic business environment

High engagement; supportive of leadership and role model for company values and guiding behaviors

Strong demonstration of task completion and dedication to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision, self-starter, and demonstrates initiative Prompt and timely with work schedule

Amazing customer service skills, great at building relationships with new people

Responsibilities

This is a position that would involve all aspects of patient care and clinician support

You will play an important role in our practice working alongside the clinical team and coordinating with the front office on treatment plans, scheduling and patient care

Welcome and escort patient in a professional and friendly manner from reception area to and from the treatment areas

Take and record patient’s medical and dental histories and vital signs; blood pressure & pulse

Insure review and completion of documentation; accurate and current medical history, medical alerts, and signed consent forms

Recognize signs of a dental emergency, and insure proper and timely response and notice to patient, staff, and emergency medical personnel when necessary

Take and develop dental diagnostic x-rays

Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist Dentist during dental procedures

Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures postoperative instructions as prescribed by Dentist

Effectively provide dental education and information to patients to insure patient awareness of dental health, and oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)

Understand and follow HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality

Understand and follow state and Federal infection control, safety standards in the dental office and operatory, including wearing personal protective (PPE) barriers such as gloves, disposable gowns, and eye wear; disinfecting and sterilizing instruments and treatment areas; and disposing properly of contaminated or bio-hazardous waste/materials.

Maintain professional working environment within office team

This is a position that would involve all aspects of patient care and clinician support. You will play an important role in our practice.

We are a private dental office looking for a dental assistant. Part time/fulltime available. New graduates please apply!

Looking for that team player! Candidates with no dental experience are welcome to apply! We will train the right candidate!

Submit Resume along with expected hourly pay 401K, paid vacation and Bonus available.

Entry level only. Email your resume to [sign in to DentalPost to see current contact info]